insert_link Africa TikTok in Kenya: the government wants to restrict it, but my study shows it can be useful and empowering By Stephen Mutie, Kenyatta University Every day, 750 million people around the world engage with Tiktok – the short-video sharing app. Kenyans are among its top users. According to a Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023, 54% of Kenyans sampled used TikTok for general purposes, the highest proportion among the countries in the survey. They also use TikTok to express themselves and connect with others. The app, […] todayMay 17, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Africa Tech Summit London Announces 15 Ventures for the 2024 Investment Showcase at London Stock Exchange on June 7th Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London will celebrate the eighth edition at the London Stock Exchange on June 7th, 2024, and is thrilled to announce the 15 tech ventures that will join the ATS Investment Showcase 2024. The ATS London Investment Showcase provides ventures with the opportunity to present their businesses to leading African tech investors, corporates, and industry stakeholders in attendance from Europe, USA and Africa. The […] todayMay 13, 2024 8
insert_link Entertainment Adele has been put on voice rest after struggling to hit certain notes during her Las Vegas residency Adele has been put on voice rest after struggling to hit certain notes during her Las Vegas residency as she she jokingly compares herself to Ursula from 'The Little Mermaid'. todayFebruary 27, 2024 12
insert_link Entertainment Kelly Clarkson inspired Gwen Stefani’s musical comeback Gwen Stefani has revealed how Kelly Clarkson convinced her to return to making music. todayFebruary 23, 2024 7
insert_link Entertainment Melanie C would love to reunite with the Spice Girls – but a comeback isn’t on the horizon Melanie C wants to reunite with the Spice Girls, but she's not sure if it will happen. todayFebruary 23, 2024 7
insert_link Opinion Pieces Social media content in times of war: an expert guide on how to keep violence off your feeds There are some practical ways to filter the amount of violent and graphic content you see on social media. Megan Knight, University of Hertfordshire Social media platforms are a great source of information and entertainment. They also help us to maintain contact with friends and family. But social media can also – and has, often – become a toxic environment for spreading disinformation, hatred and conflict. Most people can’t or […] todayNovember 3, 2023 5
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
