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WhatsApp was down for 30 minutes across the globe

 

Millions of people across the globe experienced problems connecting to the widely used instant messaging chat app, WhatsApp, for 30 minutes on Friday 3.

In Kenya, WhatsApp has become a popular communication channel. Kenyans went on Facebook to check with friends if they were able to access the application. 

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