Social Media
Examining the impact, trends, and future of social media on global communication.
- News
Tanzania Shuts Down X (Twitter) Amid Missing Activists
Tanzania blocks X again amid arrests, VPN bans, and rising digital censorship threatening free expression across East Africa.
- News
Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok Top the List of Most Popular Social Media Platforms in Kenya
According to the CA’s latest Audience Measurement and Industry Trends report for Q3 2024/25 (January-March 2025), Facebook and WhatsApp remain…
- News
TikTok TV app to Shut Down on June 15, 2025
If you’ve been bingeing TikTok on your smart TV while comfortably sunk into your couch, we’ve got some bad news—you…
- News
TikTok’s $2.3M Mental Health Fund Lands in Kenya, Nigeria, and More
In a new announcement, TikTok revealed it’s expanding its Mental Health Education Fund to include 31 organizations in 22 countries,…
- Opinion
AFTV in Kenya: Why This Visit Is Huge for Budding Football Vloggers
There’s a storm brewing on Kenyan X, and it’s not about the usual chaos. This time it’s about AFTV —…
- Interesting Reads
“Ati syntax error? Hio si upigie KRA!” — Kenyans Turn CS Kabogo Into a Meme as Tech Activism Evolves
What do you get when you combine a country full of frustrated, digitally-savvy youth with a Cabinet Secretary many feel…
- News
ZAUMU Launches Claiming to Solve Kenya’s Influencer Marketing Problems
ZAUMU Claims New Marketplace Will Fix Kenya's Influencer Economy — But Will It Work?
- News
CapCut vs Instagram Edits: Meta Just Entered the Creator Tools War
Instagram launches Edits app to compete with CapCut. We compare both tools and ask: is Meta already too late?
- News
Instagram Is Finally Working on an iPad App, Possibly in Response to TikTok
Instagram is finally working on an iPad app, possibly to better compete with TikTok’s optimized tablet and foldable support.
- News
Daily Nation Drives Nearly Half of Kenya’s Online News Traffic, New Africa Report Reveals
RANKED2025 names Kenya’s Daily Nation among Africa’s top digital news sites, highlighting its massive influence and audience reach.
- International
Series Launches from Stealth with $3M to Reinvent How Gen Z Connects Using AI in iMessage
Series, an AI-powered iMessage platform, raised $3M to help Gen Z students build meaningful, bias-free connections through AI Friends.
- Interesting Reads
CIVICUS 2025 Report Warns of Rising Authoritarianism as Kenyan Youth Lead Global Resistance
The 2025 CIVICUS State of Civil Society Report warns of rising authoritarianism and global conflict, but highlights youth-led protests in…
- 24 Bit
Activism, Censorship & Regulation: A Discussion on the Future of Social Media in Kenya
Kenya’s push for social media regulation sparks debate on censorship, activism, free speech, tech accountability, and the future of digital…
- News
South Sudan Blocks Social Media Platforms Amid Regional Unrest
South Sudan blocks Facebook, TikTok, and other social media platforms for up to 90 days, citing violent content concerns.
- News
OpenAI Launches Sora Allowing Users to Create Stunning 1080p AI Videos
OpenAI launches Sora Turbo, enabling ChatGPT subscribers to create 1080p AI videos in seconds with advanced features and safeguards.
