TikTok announced on Monday that it will offer text-only posts, its content creation options, enhancing user creativity and self-expression. Text posts represent the latest addition to TikTok’s suite of content creation tools. The Chinese-owned company said the new format will expand the “boundaries of content creation for everyone on TikTok” and tap into the “creativity”. TikTok Users can Now Include stickers to support specific causes, events, or holidays. Tag other accounts and add hashtags related to relevant topics or trends. Add various background colours to enhance the visual appeal of the post. Add sound, a vital element of the TikTok…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje is the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a leading digital platform for East African business news. He oversees editorial content, drives audience engagement, and amplifies diverse voices. Indeje also consults on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health, while exploring AI’s impact on journalism. In addition, he serves as a communications officer at KICTANet, advancing digital inclusion and policy dialogue.
Uber, the popular ride-hailing company, has announced the rollout of its new in-app audio recording feature for users in Kenya. This feature will enable both drivers and riders to record audio during their trips and share it with Uber’s support team in case of any safety incidents. The in-app audio recording feature is a great step towards ensuring the safety and security of all Uber users. Imran Manji, Head of East Africa, Uber, explained that the feature will improve the conduct of users on the Uber app and provide better evidence for investigating safety incidents. “The safety of the users…
Twitter owner Elon Musk announced the social media network will rebrand as X, ditching the bird logo and expanding into payments, banking, and commerce. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1682964919325724673?s=20 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1683378289031761920?s=20 Powered by AI, X aims to connect users in new ways and create a global marketplace for ideas, goods, services, and opportunities. Twitter chief executive Linda Yaccarino said the social media platform is on the cusp of broadening its scope. https://twitter.com/lindayacc/status/1683353772917940225?s=20 “X is the future state of unlimited interactivity – centred in audio, video, messaging, payments/banking – creating a global marketplace for ideas, goods, services, and opportunities,” Yaccarino tweeted. “There’s absolutely no limit to…
Kenya’s ongoing anti-government demonstrations are causing the country to lose Ksh.2.86 billion per day, according to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). KAM chair Rajan Shah stated that the protests have significantly impacted the manufacturing sector, resulting in severe financial losses for businesses. The manufacturing sector contributes about 1 trillion shillings to the Kenyan economy, which equates to approximately 2.86 billion shillings in daily value addition. “This translates to approximately 2.86 billion shillings daily in value addition. Therefore, the country stands to lose up to 2.86 billion shillings daily if the protests continue to disrupt businesses as we have witnessed…
Netflix, a video streaming service, has begun enforcing restrictions on password sharing across its markets including Africa. The platform is available in Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa. It is also available in Kenya and Nigeria. The company is implementing its paid-sharing service in its markets to turn service borrower household accounts into full-paying Netflix memberships. This is according to a statement shared with shareholders in the company’s second-quarter results. Netflix in May cracked down on password sharing for accounts in the US, UK and more than 100 other countries. “The cancel reaction was low and while we’re…
Safaricom Plc has partnered with TerraPay (Mobex Kenya) to enable its 32 million M-PESA customers to send and receive money between Bangladesh and Pakistan, reaching a combined population of over 200 million. This partnership provides Safaricom customers with access to TerraPay’s extensive network of 4.5 billion bank accounts and 1.5 billion mobile wallets, offering fast and affordable payment options worldwide. In the six months leading up to March 2023, M-PESA Global transactions grew in volume and value by 2.2% and 5.6% YoY, respectively, due to the rise in cross-border deals. TerraPay and M-PESA aim to create a financially inclusive payments…