Social Media
Examining the impact, trends, and future of social media on global communication.
- Business
ZAUMU Launches Claiming to Solve Kenya’s Influencer Marketing Problems
ZAUMU Claims New Marketplace Will Fix Kenya's Influencer Economy β 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 TikTokβs optimized tablet and foldable support.
- Business
Daily Nation Drives Nearly Half of Kenyaβs Online News Traffic, New Africa Report Reveals
RANKED2025 names Kenyaβs Daily Nation among Africaβs top digital news sites, highlighting its massive influence and audience reach.
- Startups
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
Kenyaβs 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.
- News
#YearOnTikTok 2024: Kenyan Creativity, Culture, and Impact in Focus
TikTok 2024 highlighted Kenyan creativity, culture, and business growth, celebrating impactful creators and trends that reshaped communities and industries globally.
- 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 Muskβs X Update Might Be Violating App Store Rules and Endangering Users
Elon Muskβs X update lets blocked users view public posts, raising privacy concerns and potential app store violations.
- News
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.
