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Australia bans YouTube, TikTok for under-16s, enforces strict age checks and heavy fines
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 30, 2025

YouTube had previously been exempted from the restriction, following a promise made in November last year by then-Communications Minister Michelle Row...

Meta to launch smartwatch with AI, built-in camera in September
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 29, 2025

The smartwatch, originally codenamed “Milan”, has been in development for several years and is now set to make its debut during or around Meta’s annua...

YouTube expands ‘test and compare’ tool with new title testing feature
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 19, 2025

Originally introduced in 2023 in limited testing, the 'test and compare' tool has been in high demand among creators, many of whom have relied on gues...

Nine must-know TikTok life hacks you’ll wish you tried sooner
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 13, 2025

From the kitchen to your charging cables, TikTok creators have turned common problems into quick-fix opportunities, often with tools you already have...

Instagram Threads introduces direct messaging feature in major update
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 02, 2025

The feature closely resembles Instagram’s existing DM system, offering disappearing messages, emoji reactions, and read receipts. However, Threads pla...

From stalls to screens: Eastleigh traders power quiet digital revolution through social media
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 15, 2025

From modest corner shops to multi-million-shilling wholesalers, businesses here are increasingly turning to social media to attract a broader and more...

New Bill proposes metered internet billing and mandatory age verification for online access
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The Bill amends the Kenya Information and Communications Act by expanding the definition of a “telecommunication operator” to explicitly include inter...

Instagram launches new video editing app to rival CapCut
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 23, 2025

The app is designed to simplify the content creation process for everyday users and creators. With Edits, users can trim clips, add text, apply filter...

Instagram introducing dislike button – Here’s how it works
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 20, 2025

Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a post on Threads that the company will not show a dislike count, and no one will know you disliked a comment.

Update: Facebook, Instagram restored after two-hour outage
Manny Anyango  |  Mar 05, 2024

Many Kenyan users have expressed frustration on social media platforms like X, citing disruptions to their businesses.

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