Topic: TikTok
TikTok deletes 360,000 kenyan videos in a crackdown on harmful content
Nov 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM
TikTok removed more than 360,000 videos from Kenya in Q2 2024, representing 0.3 per cent of all uploads in the country, as part of its commitment to uphold content safety standards...
Senator Orwoba's call for stricter X regulation sparks outrage in Kenya
Oct 03, 2024 at 09:59 PM
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba's recent proposal for stricter regulations on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has ignited a wave of anger among Kenyans....
TikTok launches Sub-Saharan Africa safety council to foster online trust
Aug 23, 2024 at 11:21 AM
In a significant step towards enhancing user safety in Sub-Saharan Africa, popular video-sharing platform TikTok has introduced its inaugural Safety Advisory Council for the region...
Meta's Facebook and WhatsApp soar as Kenya’s top social media titans
Jul 26, 2024 at 08:35 PM
In the ever-evolving world of social media, Kenyans are showing a clear preference for Facebook and WhatsApp, according to the latest Audience Measurement and Industry Trends repor...
WhatsApp reigns supreme in Kenya's evolving media landscape, MCK says
May 03, 2024 at 08:13 PM
A recent report by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) sheds light on the evolving media consumption habits in the country....
William Ruto announces bold initiatives to spur Kenya's creative economy
Apr 18, 2024 at 06:31 PM
President William Ruto has announced a series of bold investment initiatives aimed at propelling Kenya's creative economy into a new era of prosperity, fostering opportunities for ...
Kenya mandates quarterly compliance reports for TikTok amid content concerns
Apr 18, 2024 at 10:30 AM
In a move to address concerns over the influence of social media platforms, Kenya is taking a measured approach with TikTok....
TikTok champions Kenya's creative economy and unveils safety initiatives
Apr 11, 2024 at 03:18 PM
TikTok, the global social media platform, reaffirmed its dedication to Kenya's creative economy and online safety during a session with Kenyan legislators on April 9, 2024....
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Kenya remains firm on WorldCoin suspension despite US pressure
Mar 22, 2024 at 09:36 AM
Kenya's government has dug in its heels regarding the suspension of WorldCoin, a cryptocurrency project, despite pressure from the United States to reinstate it....
Kenya engages ByteDance limited to ensure TikTok compliance with local laws
Mar 21, 2024 at 03:37 PM
The Kenyan government, represented by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), has initiated communication with ByteDance Limited, the parent company of TikTok, to ve...
Ruto says Facebook and Instagram to start paying content creators in Kenya
Dec 12, 2023 at 06:58 PM
Kenyan content creators may have a reason to smile after all, as President William Ruto declared that Facebook and Instagram, both under the META umbrella, will be compensating con...
TikTok expands its presence in Africa with recruitment drive for Kenyan office
Nov 21, 2023 at 04:15 PM
TikTok, the renowned video-sharing platform, is poised to make significant inroads into the Kenyan market, as evident from its recent announcement to hire a country-based communica...
TikTok will set up an office in Kenya to moderate content, create local jobs, Ruto says
Aug 24, 2023 at 02:42 PM
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has announced the establishment of a Kenyan office to oversee the platform's operations across the continent and has also committed to increasing the number...
Ruto to hold talks with TikTok CEO amid concerns over explicit content in Kenya
Aug 23, 2023 at 08:09 PM
President William Ruto has weighed in on the ongoing TikTok controversy, where a petitioner has called for the popular social media platform's ban due to concerns over its impact o...
Why Bob Ndolo has submitted a petition in Parliament to outlaw TikTok in Kenya
Aug 15, 2023 at 06:59 PM
A petition has been filed in the National Assembly calling on Members of Parliament to ban popular social media platform TikTok in Kenya....
TikToking police officer to be punished for ‘Ruto Must Go’ live session - VIDEO
Jul 19, 2023 at 06:53 PM
A police officer is facing disciplinary action from after he hosted a live session on popular social media platform TikTok in which his followers disparaged President William Ruto....
Kenyan moderators claim exploitation by OpenAI, Sama in ChatGPT development
Jul 12, 2023 at 06:12 PM
A group of Kenyan content moderators, who played a significant role in developing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, claim to have been exploited and underpaid by Op...
Italy finally grants most followed TikTok sensation Khaby Lame full citizenship
Aug 20, 2022 at 07:19 PM
The Italian government has finally granted the Senegalese-born, Italian-based world's most popular TikTok sensation Khaby Lame Italian citizenship....
TikTok content creator of 'Harooo...Asimio' fame exultant after finally meeting Karua
Jun 24, 2022 at 02:02 PM
Content creator Joe Ben Nyokabi who has become popular by making a viral video mimicking the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition presidential running mate Martha Karua has finally ...
Khaby Lame dethrones Charli D’Amelio as most-followed TikToker in the world
Jun 24, 2022 at 12:32 PM
The 22-year-old content creator, who was born in Senegal but is now based in Italy, overtook American TikTok star Charli D’Amelio, who held on to the title for years....
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