Politics
Ngunjiri Wambugu put on the spot as Jubilee launches disciplinary case
Jubilee says Wambugu’s conduct breached the party’s rules and involved the use of party communications, branding and structures without approval.
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Crime
Three suspects arrested over alleged TikTok gang-rape and robbery cases
According to detectives handling the cases, the suspects allegedly relied on an anonymous TikTok account to engage women online before arranging to meet them in person.
Technology
EU presses Meta, TikTok to tackle disinformation after Ceuta migrant rush
The European Commission said it had stepped up coordination with Meta and TikTok, working alongside European police force Europol and creating a system to improve cooperation between the technology companies and local fact-checking organisations.
News
NCIC: We can't investigate viral TikTok clips without formal complaints
Addressing concerns that the commission had delayed taking action against politicians accused of making inflammatory remarks, Omae said NCIC only launched investigations after receiving official complaints from the public.
Technology
TikTok pulls down over 884,000 Kenya videos for breaking community rules
As part of its child safety measures, TikTok disclosed that it removed 48,739 accounts believed to belong to children under the age of 13 during the same period. The company said the action was aimed at enforcing its minimum age requirements and improving the safety of younger users on the platform.
News
NTSA warns Kenyans over fake TikTok accounts offering driving licence services
The authority said the fake accounts are being operated by scammers attempting to mislead members of the public into believing they are legitimate NTSA customer support channels.
Crime
Garissa TikToker released on bail over alleged anti-non-muslim incitement
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the charges stem from a TikTok video allegedly uploaded by the suspect on April 23, 2026. Investigators claim the video contained remarks aimed at inciting members of the Muslim community in Garissa County against non-Muslims.
News
Shiquo Hii Style alleges unfair targeting in counterfeit crackdown
Despite the complaints, Shiquo said she remains determined to continue with her work and dismissed claims that she has been pushed out of the market.
News_RGK
TikTok removes over 820,552 videos in Kenya amid sweeping crackdown
During the same period, TikTok shut down 108,752 accounts in Kenya for violating its policies. A significant portion of the suspended accounts were connected to suspected underage users, pointing to continued concerns about age verification on the platform.
Global Affairs
TikTok rejects full end-to-end encryption, citing user safety
End-to-end encryption ensures that only the sender and recipient can see the contents of a message, a feature widely used by apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Apple’s iMessage. Proponents argue it is the most secure way to protect conversations from hackers, companies, and even governments.
News
House approves motion to regulate TikTok, rejecting calls for ban
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula, set the tone for the debate clarifying that the House was addressing concerns around misinformation and digital recklessness not prohibition.
Global Affairs
Gabon cuts off social media amid rising public unrest
Data from the monitoring group NetBlocks showed that by Wednesday, access to major online platforms had been blocked, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and WhatsApp.