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UK Bans Social Media for Under-16s Amid Child Safety Concerns

Patricia Waigwa June 15, 2026

The United Kingdom government plans to ban social media access for children under 16. The proposal aims to address growing concerns about youth mental health and online safety. Additionally, officials want technology companies to take greater responsibility for protecting young users. If

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Meta Launches “Creator Fast Track” to Win Over TikTok and YouTube Talent

Alfonce Mutuku March 19, 2026

Meta Platforms has unveiled a new initiative dubbed “Creator Fast Track,” in a bold push to attract top content creators from rival platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. The programme, announced on Wednesday, aims to strengthen the company’s position in the competitive short-form video space by offering guaranteed monthly earnings and enhanced visibility on Facebook […]

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DCI Arrests Man After Viral TikTok Video of Tearing KSh100 Notes

Patricia Waigwa March 10, 2026

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested Maximilian Motara on March 10, 2026. Authorities accused him of mutilating Kenyan currency and sharing the act on TikTok. The arrest followed investigations by the Banking Fraud Investigations Unit, a specialized DCI division. According to detectives, Motara appeared in a viral video tearing bundles of KSh

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Kabogo Tightens TikTok Regulations Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 Elections

Patricia Waigwa March 10, 2026

The Kenyan government has intensified efforts to regulate social media ahead of the next elections. Consequently, William Kabogo announced stricter rules targeting TikTok. The Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy unveiled the plan on March 9, 2026. He spoke during discussions with TikTok executives in Nairobi. The meeting preceded the

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Kenyan MPs Reject TikTok Ban, Push Tough New Rules Ahead of 2027 Elections

Alfonce Mutuku February 18, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan lawmakers have rejected a petition to ban TikTok. They say a shutdown would violate the Constitution and hurt the economy. Instead, Parliament now wants strict “co-regulation” rules to tighten oversight of TikTok and other platforms before the 2027 general elections. The National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee reached the decision after

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TikTok Deletes 580,000 Videos in Kenya in Three Months

Patricia Waigwa February 18, 2026

TikTok has removed over 580,000 videos in Kenya within three months. The figures appear in its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. Consequently, the crackdown reflects a broader push to protect users. The company says safety and positive experiences remain top priorities. According to platform officials, enforcement in Kenya accelerated rapidly. Therefore, most

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Babu Owino Searches for Man Behind Viral Tattoo Tribute

Patricia Waigwa February 10, 2026

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has reacted to a viral tattoo circulating across Kenyan social media. Over the weekend, images spread rapidly online. The photos show a man with a massive tattoo of Owino’s portrait and name. Consequently, the clip triggered thousands of reactions on Facebook, TikTok, and X. Users debated whether the act symbolized […]

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Kenya vs. Tanzania: The Digital Feud Igniting East Africa

Cyrus Machogu May 28, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events, the longstanding camaraderie between Kenya and Tanzania has been disrupted by a fierce online feud. Thus capturing the attention of East Africa and beyond. The conflict, sparked by political tensions and amplified by social media, has seen citizens from both nations engage in a war of words, memes, and […]

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Rish Kamunge Arrested After Fake Overseas Jobs

Cyrus Machogu March 27, 2025

Flashy Tiktoker Mary Kamunge, also known as Rish Kamunge on social media, has been accused of swindling millions of shillings from unsuspecting jobseekers while posing as a travel agent and overseas recruiter. Through her agency, Trustpin Travel Agency, located along Moi Avenue in Nairobi’s CBD, Rish is alleged to have heavily advertised fake job opportunities […]

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TikTok Banned: CAK Considers to Ban TikTok in Kenya

Cyrus Machogu March 7, 2025

Considering a recent BBC documentary highlighting the surge of commercial nudity and live sexual performances among certain Kenyan TikTok users. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reached out to TikTok for clarification regarding the widespread nature of this content in the country. This is as sexual content is on the rise. At around 2 […]