social media use in kenya Stories

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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