Social Media
Examining the impact, trends, and future of social media on global communication.
- News
Kenya Proposes New 15% Tax on Social Media and Online Businesses
Kenya proposes a 15% tax on social media and online businesses, impacting creators, SMEs, and digital services to boost revenue.
- News
Why Elon Musk’s X Update Might Be Violating App Store Rules and Endangering Users
Elon Musk’s X update lets blocked users view public posts, raising privacy concerns and potential app store violations.
- Announcements
Meta Loses Appeal in Kenya, Set to Face Lawsuit Over Mass Moderator Firings
A Kenyan court ruled Meta can be sued over the dismissal and working conditions of content moderators in Kenya.
- News
Unexplained WhatsApp Ban Currently Affecting Users Globally
WhatsApp users worldwide face sudden, unexplained account suspensions, with no official explanation or communication from Meta yet.
- Startups
Chpter Secures $1.2 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Social Commerce in Africa
Chpter secures $1.2M Pre-Seed funding to expand AI-powered social commerce platform across Africa, focusing on WhatsApp-led e-commerce growth.
- News
Brazil Suspends Elon Musk’s X and Sanctions Starlink Amid Escalating Legal Feud
Brazil suspends Elon Musk's X and sanctions Starlink amid escalating legal battle over free speech, misinformation, and compliance issues.
- News
X (Formerly Twitter) Blocked Across Tanzania Amid Political Tensions
X (formerly Twitter) has been blocked across Tanzania amid political tensions, raising concerns about digital repression and freedom of expression.
- News
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in Paris Amid Criminal Activity Allegations
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France sparks debate on privacy versus moderation, impacting the future of online communication platforms.
- News
Facebook Deleted Our Posts on SearchGPT, Marking Them as Spam
Facebook deleted our SearchGPT article posts, labeling them as spam without explanation, echoing past issues with content moderation and lack…
- 24 Bit
Podcast: A Discussion on the Role of Tech in the Ongoing Kenyan Protests
Listen to our new episode exploring the role of tech in Kenya's protests, youth-led activism, Finance Bill 2024, and the…
- News
Twitter/X Makes All Your “Likes” Private
X makes 'Likes' private to enhance privacy, affecting engagement and user dynamics, following other significant content policy updates.
- Opinion
Rethinking KFCB and the Misguided Attempt to Control Online Media
1962 law established KFCB (Kenya Films Classification Board); now outdated, stifles digital freedom, misaligned with modern democracy and technology.
- Announcements
WhatsApp Status Updates Now 60 Seconds Long
WhatsApp doubles Status video time limit to 60 seconds, offering greater flexibility matching up to Instagram Stories.
- News
Silencing the Web: 2024 Elections and the Shadow of Internet Blackouts
Surfshark's 2024 election analysis warns of internet blackouts in 12 countries, threatening democracy and freedom of information globally
- Announcements
Debunk Media Launches Barbara Achermann Fellowship for East African Journalists
Debunk Media offers $1,000 fellowships for East African journalists to produce longform stories for its quarterly edition.
