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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.

Worry as government's threat to curtail freedom of expression on digital spaces surges
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 11, 2025

Ruto and his close allies described the social criticism as a serious erosion of morals in Kenyan society.

Murkomen warns against social media misuse, defends police over abduction claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

The Interior CS linked social media misuse to the broader issues affecting communities and urged Kenyans to embrace positive values.

Ichung'wah wants DCI to enforce law to tame those using social media to insult leaders
Amina Wako  |  Dec 27, 2024

Junet pointed to recent AI-generated images of President William Ruto in a coffin, describing them as a disturbing trend of using social media to mock...

Kenyans outpace the rest of the world in social media use - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

The report notes that internet users in Kenya spend an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes each day on social platforms.

Mauritius suspends social media until after election amid wiretapping scandal
Reuters  |  Nov 01, 2024

Some 20 conversations involving politicians, police, lawyers, journalists and members of civil society have been leaked on social media.

Tanzania suspends Mwananchi Communications’ online platforms for 30 days
Reuters  |  Oct 03, 2024

The suspension of the company comes as Tanzania's government faces flak over its treatment of the press.

Social media uptake surges during anti-govt protests, CA report reveals
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 30, 2024

The prevalence of Facebook and WhatsApp in social media mentions highlights their extensive adoption and influential presence in the Kenyan digital la...

X ditches public likes in new push to enhance user privacy
Amina Wako  |  Jun 13, 2024

The change, which took effect on Wednesday, means that while users can still see their own likes, these will no longer be visible to others.

NPS urges compliance with social media rules for police officers
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 10, 2024

Police officers are prohibited from making official comments on incidents, policies, or procedures without clearance. 

Facebook, WhatsApp top social media apps in Kenya - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2024

The report also noted that social media access predominantly occurs through mobile phones, making them a crucial part of media consumption in the coun...

The Somali 'mother-daughter duo' revolutionising comedy on TikTok
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 22, 2024

Raadia's ability to merge ethnic intricacies with common comedy has won her over a huge following, transcending borders and connecting with Somali com...

State to regulate TikTok amid public safety concerns
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 21, 2024

Amongst the demands are evidence of age and content filtering processes and measures taken to ensure the privacy of users and levels of compliance wit...

North Eastern only behind Nairobi in internet accessibility - CA report
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 20, 2024

In Q1 of 2023/2024, North Eastern scored 64 per cent in internet accessibility rating while it posted 70 per cent in quarter two of the same period.

Facebook, WhatsApp dominate Kenyan social media landscape - CA report
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 20, 2024

Following behind are YouTube and TikTok, securing the third and fourth positions, at 21 per cent and 17.8 per cent respectively.

Clicks, likes, share: Eastleigh's vibrant market embraces social media
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 10, 2024

In the vibrant bazaar of Eastleigh, Nairobi, where fabrics dance in the wind and commerce hums a relentless tune, a new melody is rising – the digital...

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