It has turned into a space where young people and ordinary citizens share ideas, discuss leadership, and expose social and political challenges affecting their lives.
She explains that for many Kenyans, especially the youth, TikTok is one of the easiest ways to express opinions and participate in national conversations.
This freedom, she says, is what makes some leaders uncomfortable.
Supporters of banning TikTok often claim the platform spreads inappropriate content and negatively influences young people.
They argue that it promotes behavior that goes against African values and traditions. However, Karua believes such arguments are being used as a cover for deeper political fears.
She says every communication platform has its challenges, but banning an entire platform punishes millions of responsible users instead of addressing the actual problem.
Karua suggests that rather than shutting down TikTok, leaders should focus on creating better rules to guide online behavior.
She believes digital literacy and responsible use of social media can help reduce harmful content without limiting freedom of expression.
According to her, citizens must be educated on how to use online platforms wisely instead of being denied access completely.
She also highlights how social media has transformed how citizens interact with leaders.
In the past, it was difficult for ordinary people to question political decisions or share their experiences widely.
Today, platforms like TikTok allow citizens to record events, share opinions, and raise awareness about issues affecting their communities.
Karua says this kind of public participation strengthens democracy and encourages accountability among leaders.
Karua warns that limiting social media platforms may reduce public trust in leadership.
She explains that when citizens feel their voices are being silenced, they begin to lose confidence in institutions that are supposed to represent them.
She insists that a government that listens to its people becomes stronger and more stable.
She also notes that young people make up a large portion of Kenya’s population and voters. Many of them rely on social media to engage in political discussions and understand national issues.
Karua believes that blocking platforms popular among the youth could reduce their involvement in governance and democratic processes.