Nairobi, Jan. 21 -- In less than two decades, the impact of social media has gone from being an entertaining extra to a fully integrated part of nearly every aspect of daily life and making the platforms very powerful.
This became evident when they banned outgoing US President Donald Trump's accounts. It also raised serious questions about the power of the social media and the role various platforms play.
In the wake of an attack on Congress some platforms are closing accounts of people whom they see as a threat to the security of the nation. This used to be the role of the state but tables seem to be turning - a few people or just a single person can act in the interest of the people without reference to law. This new normal built on the...