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Inside the rise of news influencers transforming media in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
The Conversation  |  Nov 27, 2025

How this creator space evolves will depend on how platforms promote useful content, whether sustainable business models emerge, and whether audiences...

Faith under fire: How social media fuels rising attacks on religions, followers in Ethiopia
Addis Standard  |  Nov 26, 2025

Religious leaders themselves face suspicion and challenges stemming from extremism, political interference, and attempts at manipulation. Some are acc...

Media council cracks down on unapproved opinion polls ahead of by-elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

The council emphasised that these polls are both illegal and misleading, as they do not adhere to scientific or professional standards.

MCK sounds alarm over increase of fake news on digital platforms
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 20, 2025

MCK said it has observed numerous rogue online platforms and anonymous accounts that systematically disseminate unverified, fabricated and manipulativ...

Social media can cause stress in real life - our ‘digital thermometer’ helps track it
The Conversation  |  Nov 15, 2025

The average social media user engages with between six and seven platforms. The average person spends two hours 21 minutes on social media per day.

Garissa, FAO host food fair to boost nutrition and self-reliance at IFO Refugee Camp
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 13, 2025

Exhibitions featured thriving enterprises in goat rearing, poultry, fodder production, and tomato farming—key sectors identified for their potential t...

Fact Check: How fake content about the Sudan war spreads
DW News  |  Nov 06, 2025

While atrocities against civilians and combatants alike remain a sad reality of Sudan's brutal civil war, some of the most viral content around the co...

Sudan’s war at a deadlock: Why the Quad’s peace plan faces near-impossible odds
The Conversation  |  Nov 03, 2025

As Sudan’s civil war displaces millions and fuels famine, deep divisions between the army, paramilitary forces, and international mediators make lasti...

AU appoints Djibouti envoy Mohamed Idriss to lead mediation in Madagascar coup crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 04, 2025

The appointment signals the AU’s bid to restore stability in Madagascar amid global interest from Paris, Beijing, and Moscow.

Tanzania’s 2025 polls undermined by intimidation and restrictions, SADC report finds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

SADC’s preliminary report faults Tanzania’s 2025 General Election for voter intimidation, restricted media coverage, and barriers that prevented many...

Threads introduces ‘ghost posts’ that disappear after 24 hours
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 28, 2025

When composing a new Thread, users will now notice a small ghost icon beside the post button. Activating it turns the post into a Ghost Post, meaning...

Refugee youth rewrite their future through film in Dadaab
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 24, 2025

The film tells the story of a young girl who, after becoming pregnant in school, defies the odds to return and excel in her education.

Parliament warns Kenyans against fake Bills, false Cabinet vetting letter circulating online
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 22, 2025

In a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, the Assembly clarified that the counterfeit Bills are being presented as those recently passed by Parlia...

Kenya elected Vice Chair of new Global Mediation body in Hong Kong
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Kenya was represented at the event by its Ambassador to China, Willy Bett, who was elected one of the two Vice-Chairpersons of the organisation’s Gove...

Nepal imposes travel bans on ex-PM Sharma Oli, four senior officials over protest violence
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 29, 2025

The demonstrations, which began on 8 September after a short-lived social media ban, soon escalated as frustrations over corruption and economic strug...

Tanzania’s social media clampdown and the elections – what’s at risk
The Conversation  |  Sep 27, 2025

The law has been condemned for provisions which limit political expression through blogs, online media and mobile platforms like WhatsApp. People have...

MPs demand clear plan as Treasury delays Sh864 million payments to media houses
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 27, 2025

MPs sought to understand how GAA ensures that the information reaches the target audience across the country, even as the agency claimed it had saved...

Media Council urges MPs to fast-track amendments to strengthen journalism regulation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 24, 2025

In addition, the council appealed to MPs to support the procurement of an artificial intelligence-powered media monitoring system, saying it would enh...

Media Council of Kenya proposes Sh1.5 billion AI system to tackle ethical violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

MCK CEO David Omwoyo explained that the new system would allow real-time identification of unethical conduct, particularly among vernacular broadcaste...

Media Council of Kenya condemns brutal assault on journalist exposing job fraud in Homa Bay
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 15, 2025

In a statement, MCK said the attack is not only an assault on an individual but also a grave threat to press freedom, journalistic integrity, and the...

Nepal: First woman PM takes charge, calm returns to streets
DW News  |  Sep 13, 2025

On Friday, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki took the oath as the interim prime minister, becoming the first woman to head the South As...

France moves to ban minors from social media with bold 'digital curfew'
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 13, 2025

At the core of the bill is a 'digital curfew' that would block access to apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am for us...

Ex-chief justice Sushila Karki poised to become Nepal’s interim prime minister
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The country has been rocked by its most turbulent week in years, with 34 people killed and more than 1,300 injured in clashes as police tried to stop...

PS Kiptoo: Government has full control of e-Citizen platform
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The PS said that doubts over its control were misplaced since vendors had “completely and unconditionally” surrendered the platform to government agen...

Multimedia student accused of killing colleague arraigned, denies charge
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 11, 2025

The prosecution told the court that at least 17 witnesses will testify in the case, with four expected to take the stand when the hearing begins on Ja...

Global press freedom suffers sharpest decline in 50 years, report finds
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 11, 2025

According to the report, press freedom fell most sharply in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso and Myanmar, which are all in a state of war and unrest.

MCK, IEBC sign MoU to strengthen media oversight ahead of 2027 General Election
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The agreement outlines a collaborative approach to support journalist training, streamline accreditation, and improve access to reliable electoral inf...

IGAD launches new guide to boost media and civil society efforts in combating extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The guide, launched in Addis Ababa by Norway’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Stian Christensen, draws from last year’s discussions between the two sectors on...

Nepal’s Prime Minister resigns after deadly protests over social media ban
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 09, 2025

The unrest, the worst in decades, erupted after Oli's government imposed a sweeping ban on 26 social media platforms.

Nepal protests turn deadly as 19 killed after police open fire on demonstrators
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 08, 2025

The protests followed the Nepali government’s decision last week to block several social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, citing t...

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