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Lamu man jailed for defamatory social media posts
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 12, 2025

Mwendwa had posted a series of derogatory statements about Shee’s parentage and background, prompting a two-year legal battle.

New Instagram update adds reposts feed, friends tab and Snapchat-style private sharing
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 08, 2025

This will allow users to amplify posts from others without cluttering their main feed and gives followers a clearer view of original content versus re...

Over one-third of Kenyans spend over six hours daily on social media, GeoPoll survey finds
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 04, 2025

Kenya ranks among the countries with the highest reported screen time, with 20 per cent of respondents saying they spend between six and nine hours on...

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...

Study links early smartphone use to severe mental health outcomes in young adults
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 23, 2025

The study's authors have recommended delaying smartphone and social media access for children under 13, enhancing digital literacy education and holdi...

Nairobi Businessman Kakan Maiyo arrested over viral anti-police TikTok video
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2025

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said Maiyo was inciting violence against police officers through videos posted on his TikTok account.

Kenya moves to shield consumers from online market abuses with tough new bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

CAK boss David Kem noted that digital platforms have increasingly become hotspots for sophisticated anti-competitive practices, with businesses using...

How artificial intelligence deepfakes, disinformation could shape Kenya’s 2027 elections
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 30, 2025

Deepfakes, cheap fakes, and fake news are increasingly being used as easily and cheaply produced tools of deception, leaving vulnerable citizens shock...

X officially bans hashtags in all promoted posts
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 27, 2025

The decision is part of a broader push to streamline the visual experience for users, with Musk stating that the goal is to make adverts feel more org...

Tanzania’s digital dissenters face crackdown as election nears
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 23, 2025

Over the weekend, police in Arusha detained Jackson Kabalo, 32, and Joseph Mrindoko, 37, accusing the two content creators of "improper use of social...

Killed over someone else’s post? Albert Ojwang’s digital footprints challenge police narrative
Africa Uncensored  |  Jun 17, 2025

However, an open-source investigation of Ojwang’s social media activity did not find any posts linking his X account to the defamatory hashtag. On the...

How to increase your phone storage without deleting photos
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 14, 2025

A range of innovative and accessible solutions exists to expand storage or manage media more efficiently.

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...

Mudavadi's visa warning to Kenyan youth sparks social media storm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

Many others dismissed it as tone-deaf and hypocritical, accusing the government of deflecting attention from its own failures.

Tanzania blocks social media platform X over pornographic content
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 04, 2025

The government said the deliberate move aims to protect public morals and uphold national laws governing online content.

Sifuna tells Ruto to retract apology to Tanzania, pull out of AFCON co-hosting over activists' abuse claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2025

Sifuna urged the government to take firm action, including banning the leadership of Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), from visiting...

Social media platforms “failed to adequately moderate genocidal content” during Tigray war, study finds
Addis Standard  |  May 30, 2025

The study noted that “even those who had appropriate linguistic and cultural knowledge did not identify harmful content on social media if they did no...

Kenya-Tanzania rift over activist’s deportation sparks regional reckoning on free expression
Mwangi Maina  |  May 28, 2025

Kenyans, particularly on social media, reacted not with silence but with satire: memes, parodies, and comedic impersonations of Tanzanian President Sa...

Kenyan, Tanzanian MPs find unity in song at National Prayer Breakfast amid regional tensions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro confirmed the Tanzanian leaders' attendance and invited them to join the Kenyan and Ugandan delegations...

Tanzanian MPs defend President Samia amid Kenyan backlash over activists' detention, deportation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

MPs said the government’s actions as necessary and said Tanzania was acting within its rights to protect its national interests.

Why Tanzania blocked Martha Karua from representing opposition leader Tundu Lissu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

Tanzania’s Minister for Constitutional Affairs and Justice, Damas Ndumbaro said Karua, two others were deported to protect the integrity of the legal...

Mudavadi defends Tanzania President Samia Suluhu’s remarks on Kenyan activists, says they reflect "some truth"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

Mudavadi said the president’s remarks came from observing the recent behaviour of some Kenyans.

Tanzania blocks access to X after hackers target official police account
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

Internet watchdog group NetBlocks confirmed the development, saying that the platform had become unreachable on all major internet providers across Ta...

YouTube shorts monetisation hits new milestone as creator earnings soar
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 20, 2025

This leap forward is being celebrated by digital creators worldwide, many of whom have long argued that short content deserves just as much financial...

Online abuse of Kenyan children with intellectual disabilities on the rise, report warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

The report highlights that these children, who make up about 2.5 per cent of the population, are being targeted on popular digital platforms such as T...

Most Kenyans now get their news from social media - MCK report
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 15, 2025

According to MCK, 37 per cent of respondents rely on social media for news updates. Television follows at 32 per cent, while 26 per cent of Kenyans tu...

Court gives KFCB nod to regulate social media content
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 14, 2025

However, the court also ruled that the legal requirement for all audio-visual content intended for public display to first be examined and approved by...

YouTube TV app gets major redesign with dedicated Shorts, Top Channels features
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 08, 2025

With this new update, YouTube has made it easier for users to enjoy Shorts on their TV screens with a dedicated Shorts row in the Subscriptions tab, w...

Seven smart ways to protect your Facebook from hackers
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 04, 2025

While a strong password is essential, a comprehensive approach—including 2FA, login alerts, and privacy controls—is key to keeping your Facebook accou...

ODPP yet to charge teacher allegedly impersonating President William Ruto on X
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 30, 2025

Sifuna is out on a cash bail of Sh100,000 after the court declined to remand him for an additional seven days as sought by the DCI last week.

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