Terence Creative Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 in Bold Letter to President Ruto

Renowned content creator, Terence Creative has officially submitted a  proposal to President William Ruto, urging the government to take action in making Kenya’s digital space safer.

Through his Digital Afya & Positive Popularity Initiative, Terence outlines five key proposals aimed at curbing online harm, protecting children, and fostering a culture of positive influence in the country’s rapidly growing digital ecosystem.

In his letter to the President, the content creator raised concern over the rising cases of non-consensual sharing of intimate content, cyberbullying, online exploitation, and the spread of AI-generated misinformation. “As a father, Social Media Entrepreneur, Content Creator, and concerned Kenyan, I am deeply troubled by the increasing cases of non-consensual sharing of intimate videos and images, cyberbullying, online exploitation, AI-generated misinformation, and the growing pursuit of viral fame at the expense of human dignity,” he stated.

Terence Creative’s submission to the President includes the following recommendations: Advocating for stricter legal consequences for individuals who record and distribute intimate content without consent, addressing a growing crisis of digital gender-based violence.

He proposed that children under 16 years be barred from independent access to social media platforms, with a strong emphasis on promoting parental supervision and child-safe digital alternatives.

Terence called for the integration of Digital Citizenship into the national education curriculum to teach online ethics, privacy, responsible technology use, and AI awareness from an early age.

He said that Kenya stands at a pivotal moment to become a continental leader in digital responsibility. “Kenya has an opportunity to become a continental leader in digital responsibility. I believe that, together with parents, educators, creators, technology companies, faith leaders, and policymakers, we can build an online culture that protects our children, respects human dignity, and promotes positive influence,” he wrote.

The proposal comes at a time when Kenya is actively debating digital regulation. Recent parliamentary discussions have introduced amendments to the Social Media Bill (2025), focusing on mandatory age verification and platform accountability to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse.