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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.

Growing fears of social media shutdown ahead of 2027 General Election
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 29, 2025

Human rights organisations have expressed serious concerns about Kenya's shrinking digital civic space, citing an increase in surveillance, intimidati...

COTU boss urges control of social media to safeguard Kenya’s future
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 28, 2025

He stressed that the country cannot achieve meaningful development when social media is flooded with content that encourages division and disrespect f...

Court releases 22-year-old man arrested for impersonating President Ruto on social media
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 25, 2025

Sifuna was arrested in Bungoma County for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving Kenyans that h...

Ghibli Effect: The anime-inspired trend sweeping social media
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 25, 2025

Powered by artificial intelligence, this viral trend reimagines selfies and portraits in the visual style of Studio Ghibli, Japan’s iconic animation h...

DCI arrests 22-year-old man for impersonating President Ruto
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 22, 2025

Titus Wekesa Sifuna from Bungoma County was arrested for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving...

North eastern youth urged to embrace digital access for innovation, development
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 11, 2025

Assistant County Commissioner Duncan Rono said efforts are being made to raise awareness among young people about ongoing government digitisation prog...

AI research group warns social media hate speech risks reigniting Ethiopia-Eritrea war
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 10, 2025

The Distributed AI Research Institute says these platforms are allowing content that promotes violence, recruits fighters, and dehumanises entire comm...

TikTok unveils "TikTok for Artists" platform to empower musicians, creators
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 05, 2025

The platform is designed to offer enhanced tools, insights, and opportunities for musicians, visual artists, and creators of all kinds from all over t...

How to ask Grok (AI) to reply to a comment on X
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 05, 2025

By leveraging Grok, users on X can enhance their interactions with followers, providing faster responses while maintaining personalised engagement.

Court approves continuation of lawsuit against Facebook over Tigray violence
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 03, 2025

Meareg Amare Abrha, a respected chemistry professor at Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia, was killed in 2021 after his home address and posts calling f...

Interior CS Murkomen links Gen Z's online activism to drug abuse, mental illnesses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

According to Murkomen, substance abuse has "extremely destroyed" the lot who have resorted to insulting people online as a coping mechanism.

University student faces trial for sharing fake funeral photo of president
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

Through lawyer Danstan Omari, Mokaya had inquired whether President William Ruto would be called to testify.

Kenya's Gen Z shift to online platforms as traditional media intake declines - CA report 
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 19, 2025

According to the CA report, online usage among teenagers aged 15-17 years has grown from 13 per cent to 15 per cent, while young adults aged 18-24 yea...

NIS boss Haji says AI and social media being weaponised to destabilise Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

Noordin emphasised the need for Kenya to develop strong policies to address cyberspace vulnerabilities.

Fewer Kenyans joining social media as growth rate declines - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

Active social media users in Kenya grew by 15.9 per cent in 2024, a sharp drop from the 38.2 per cent recorded in the previous year.

TikTok health traps: How influencers give you bad advice
DW News  |  Mar 01, 2025

Most health-related social media posts from top influencers are misleading, lack medical evidence and are biased by financial backing, a new study sho...

To fight dissent, Kenya clamps down on social media, AI
DW News  |  Feb 10, 2025

Kenya's government recently ramped up efforts to regulate social media and artificial intelligence. AI-generated content has helped fuel dissent and s...

AI-generated content fuels heated debate on free speech and regulation in Kenya
DW News  |  Feb 07, 2025

Cartoonist Gideon Kibet and 24-year-old Billy Mwangi were reportedly abducted after sharing AI-generated images depicting Kenyan President William Rut...

ICT CS William Kabogo rules out social media shutdown in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

Addressing rising concerns about the regulation of digital spaces, Kabogo on Monday made it clear that discussions on banning or disabling these platf...

State orders social media platforms to set up physical offices in Kenya to curb online abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

PS Omollo stressed that the directive also compels telecommunications providers and platform owners to take stronger measures against harassment, hate...

China gives a wary welcome to influx of American 'TikTok refugees' on RedNote
Reuters  |  Jan 16, 2025

The app has in recent days been transformed into an unexpected bilateral channel for US-China exchanges.

Kenyan petitioner demands action against X for promoting harmful content
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

Felix Kibet has sued the social media platform, accusing it of failing to regulate harmful content that violates individual rights, erodes public valu...

Kindiki urges Kenyans to avoid misinformation in quest to hold government accountable
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

He said public criticism plays an important role in shaping government policies, but he stressed that negativity and falsehoods only undermine the cou...

Cybercrime and misuse of social media could land you in jail, warns Interior CS Murkomen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

He noted that freedom of speech should not be used as an excuse for criminal activity, particularly on social media.

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