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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.

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...

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