Kenyan lawmakers have rejected a motion to ban TikTok and instead adopted broad regulatory policies to ensure greater oversight of the rapidly growing social media platform while protecting the constitutional freedoms and economic interests of Kenyans. During a heated parliamentary debate on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Members of Parliament discussed a petition calling for a
Kenyans elect a Member of Parliament every five years. Article 1 of the Constitution says that all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya. The people may exercise their sovereign power either directly or through their democratically elected representatives. The term Member of Parliament (MP) refers to the Senators, Women Representatives, and Members of