Kenya's Safaricom faces accusations of pressuring media after publishing a data privacy investigation.

Kenyan telecom giant Safaricom is facing accusations from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) of pressuring The Nation Media Group after it published an investigation alleging Safaricom gave customer data to security forces for tracking suspects. RSF claims Safaricom threatened legal action and cut advertising ties with The Nation. The report highlights concerns over privacy and security force actions in Kenya.

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