social media use in kenya Stories

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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