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Musk says Twitter deal could move ahead with 'bot' info

The billionaire and Tesla CEO has been trying to back out of his April agreement to buy the social media company, leading Twitter to sue him last month to complete the acquisition.

By AP 1 day ago

Musk says Twitter deal could move ahead with 'bot' info

Has your leader made a difference? Here's your say ahead of polls

Has your leader made a difference? Here's your say ahead of polls

By George Maringa 2 days ago

Twitter down for thousands of users globally

Twitter down for thousands of users globally

By Reuters 25 days ago

Elon Musk seeks to end $44 billion Twitter pursuit

Elon Musk seeks to end $44 billion Twitter pursuit

By Reuters 30 days ago

DCI Twitter: Where suspects are charged, declared guilty online

With a following of 1.1 million, it's a thin line between bursting crime and charging suspects on social media court. Lawyers say there should be balance between informing and rights of a suspect

By Daniel Wesangula 1 month ago

DCI Twitter: Where suspects are charged, declared guilty online

Elon Musk addresses Twitter staff

Musk, who was expected to provide assurance to Twitter employees during his first meeting, didn't offer an update on the deal closing.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Elon Musk addresses Twitter staff

Google to train more than 1,000 small businesses on e-commerce

It comes at a time when Google’s ongoing commitment to supporting small businesses in Africa.

By Moses Omusolo 1 month ago

Google to train more than 1,000 small businesses on e-commerce

Nigeria to require social media platforms to open local offices

The regulations were developed with input from Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Google and TikTok, among others.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Nigeria to require social media platforms to open local offices

Elon Musk to address Twitter employees for first time in Town Hall

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, and Musk will take questions directly from Twitter employees.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Elon Musk to address Twitter employees for first time in Town Hall

TikTok promoting hate and misinformation, says report

Report found platform has content that violates Kenya’s National Cohesion and Integration Act.

By Frankline Sunday 1 month ago

TikTok promoting hate and misinformation, says report

Twitter shareholders to vote on sale to Elon Musk by August

The company anticipates it could hold a shareholder vote on the Musk deal in late July or early August.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Twitter shareholders to vote on sale to Elon Musk by August

Musk threatens to drop Twitter deal if fake-account data not provided

Musk threatens to drop Twitter deal if fake-account data not provided

By Reuters 2 months ago

Musk threatens to drop Twitter deal if fake-account data not provided

Musk puts Sh5.1t Twitter deal on hold over fake account data

Elon Musk says he won’t buy Twitter for Sh5.1t until he’s assured that spam and fake accounts make up less than 5 per cent of the social media users.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Musk puts Sh5.1t Twitter deal on hold over fake account data

Jimmy Kibaki: Twitter accounts claiming I'm supporting Ruto are fake

Twitter accounts claiming I’m supporting Ruto are fake; Jimmy Kibaki

By George Maringa 2 months ago

Jimmy Kibaki: Twitter accounts claiming I'm supporting Ruto are fake

Musk says he prefers 'less divisive' candidate than Trump in 2024

Musk told a Financial Times conference on Tuesday that Twitter's decision to ban Trump was "morally bad."

By Reuters 2 months ago

Musk says he prefers 'less divisive' candidate than Trump in 2024

Musk says he would reverse Twitter ban on Donald Trump

The question of reinstating Trump has been seen as a litmus test of how far Musk will go in making changes, even though Trump himself has said he would not return.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Musk says he would reverse Twitter ban on Donald Trump

How influencers make money online

Shanki advises youth interested in influencing to create unique visibility online. A trait that will make them get noticed over the other thousands of influencers.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

How influencers make money online

Musk's pitch for free speech may turn Twitter advertisers jittery

World's richest man reached a deal to buy social media platform for Sh5 trillion. Twitter has been accused of playing a role in spreading misinformation.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Musk's pitch for free speech may turn Twitter advertisers jittery

Did you know Elon Musk's Sh5tr Twitter deal can fund Kenya's counties for 14 years?

Elon Musk's Twitter deal can fund Kenya's education budget for nine years and still leave a balance of Sh190.4 billion.

By Patrick Alushula 3 months ago

Did you know Elon Musk's Sh5tr Twitter deal can fund Kenya's counties for 14 years?

Tesla loses 126b in value amid Musk Twitter deal funding concern

Tesla is not involved in the Twitter deal, yet its shares have been targeted by speculators after Musk declined to disclose publicly where his cash for the acquisition is coming from.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Tesla loses 126b in value amid Musk Twitter deal funding concern

From weed joke to agreed deal: Inside Musk's 44b Twitter buyout

Elon Musk's $54.20-per-share offer price for the social media company on April 14 contained the digits 420, a reference to a trope for smoking marijuana.

By Reuters 3 months ago

From weed joke to agreed deal: Inside Musk's 44b Twitter buyout

Elon Musk taking Twitter private in Sh5 trillion deal

Elon Musk clinched a deal to buy Twitter Inc for $44 billion cash on Monday.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Elon Musk taking Twitter private in Sh5 trillion deal

Musk tweets cryptic phrase days after Twitter takeover offer

The billionaire, who is Twitter's second-biggest shareholder, plans to launch a tender offer in about 10 days and has tapped Morgan Stanley to raise another $10 billion in debt.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Musk tweets cryptic phrase days after Twitter takeover offer

Musk targets Twitter board as company adopts 'poison pill'

Elon Musk said the board's salary will be $0 if his bid succeeds.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Musk targets Twitter board as company adopts 'poison pill'

Will Elon Musk’s Twitter take over succeed?

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter at USD 41.4 billion but will the leadership of the company allow him?

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

Will Elon Musk’s Twitter take over succeed?

Elon Musk sued by shareholders over delay in disclosing Twitter stake

Some analysts have suggested Musk could push Twitter to make changes or even pursue an unsolicited bid for the company.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Elon Musk sued by shareholders over delay in disclosing Twitter stake

TikTok's ad revenue to surpass Twitter and Snapchat combined in 2022

Twitter and Snapchat are expected to generate $5.58b and $4.86 b, respectively, in advertising revenue for 2022, with the combined value still less than the $11b projected for TikTok.

By Reuters 3 months ago

TikTok's ad revenue to surpass Twitter and Snapchat combined in 2022

Twitter's top shareholder Elon Musk decides not to join board

Elon Musk's appointment to the board was to become effective on Saturday and would have prevented him from being a beneficial owner of more than 14.9% of common stock.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Twitter's top shareholder Elon Musk decides not to join board

Elon Musk takes 9% stake in Twitter to become top shareholder

Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) top boss Elon Musk revealed a 9.2% stake in Twitter Inc (TWTR.N), making him the micro-blogging site's largest shareholder.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Elon Musk takes 9% stake in Twitter to become top shareholder

Why it is hard to stop misuse of social media in Kenyan politics

The proliferation of platform media, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, has been key in the expansion of Africa's information landscape

By George Ogola 4 months ago

Why it is hard to stop misuse of social media in Kenyan politics

Social media platforms must protect content moderators in Kenya

After many scandals, incidents, and studies regarding how social media platforms negatively affect societies, they have been pressured to...

By Demas Kiprono 5 months ago

Social media platforms must protect content moderators in Kenya

Facebook must protect content moderators in Kenya

Critics of Facebook contend that moderators not directly working for them allows them to have their cake and eat it.

By Demas Kiprono 5 months ago

Facebook must protect content moderators in Kenya

Twitter storm as celebrities 'catch heat' over nasty, bullying claims

A 2020 survey by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) ranked Kenyans as the worst bullies on Twitter.

By Boniface Mithika 6 months ago

Twitter storm as celebrities 'catch heat' over nasty, bullying claims

Nigeria lifts Twitter ban from midnight, government says

The micro-blogging social media platform agreed to open a local office, among other agreements with authorities in the West African country.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Nigeria lifts Twitter ban from midnight, government says

Golden Globes held on Twitter amid racism and inclusivity storm

The 79th annual Golden Globe Awards were held over the weekend amid controversy regarding its links with a body accused of lacking in the inclusivity

By Kirsten Kanja 6 months ago

Golden Globes held on Twitter amid racism and inclusivity storm

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