What social media is used in Kenya?
Facebook was the most frequently used social media platform in Kenya as of 2020, mentioned by 85 percent of surveyed respondents. The second most used network was YouTube (73 percent of respondents), followed by Instagram and Twitter (63 percent and 61 percent, respectively).
Which is the richest media house in Kenya?
Royal Media services are the largest private national broadcaster with countrywide coverage.
Who controls media in Kenya?
Print media are dominated by two publishing houses, the Nation and Standard. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said in 2019 that Kenya has seen “a slow erosion” of media freedom. It said that the political situation and security concerns have been used as grounds to restrict the freedom to inform.
What social media is popular in Africa?
The platform has a reported base of 24 million people in South Africa, with World Wide Worx’s data showing around 16 million active viewers….The most popular social media platforms.
| Platform | Users |
|---|---|
| 27 million | |
| YouTube | 24 million |
| 10 million | |
| 9.3 million |
How many people in Kenya use Facebook?
As of the measured period, 18 to 24 year olds accounted for 35.7 percent of Facebook users in Kenya, whereas just 2.2 percent of users were aged between 55 and 64 years old….Distribution of Facebook users in Kenya as of July 2021, by age group.
| Characteristic | Share of users |
|---|---|
| – | – |
When did Royal media start?
1990
It is the flagship brand of Royal Media Services and was founded in 1990 by Dr. S.K.
Who owns the Star newspaper in Kenya?
The Star (Kenya)
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Radio Africa Group |
| Founded | July 2007 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Nairobi |
Does Kenya have freedom of press?
Kenya ranks 102 on the 2021 World Press Freedom Index. Journalists in the country are highly educated, according to the Media Council of Kenya. Yet, it ranks 102 out of 180 countries in this year’s World Press Freedom Index.
What Is the Role of Media Council of Kenya?
The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by the Media Council Act, No. 20 of 2013 for purposes of setting of media standards and ensuring compliance with those standards as set out in Article 34(5) of the Constitution and for connected purposes.
What are 3 types of media?
There are three main types of news media: print media, broadcast media, and the Internet.