Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in Kenya - Q1 2022

During the first quarter of 2022, the top News and Magazines apps on Android in Kenya demonstrated diverse performance trends. Data from Sensor Tower provide a detailed look at weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for these leading apps.

Medium saw a fluctuating revenue pattern, starting at around $60 in late December and peaking at $88 by the end of March. Weekly downloads for Medium showed a downward trend initially, falling from 1.5K to 719 in late February, but rebounded to 947 by the end of the quarter. Active users experienced a decline from 6.1K to 4.7K by early March but rose again to 5K towards the end of the period.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News exhibited a notable revenue spike, reaching $132 in the week of March 21. Downloads followed a similar pattern, with a low of 379 mid-March and a peak of 721 in early February. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3K and 3.5K throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts displayed consistent revenue, with minor fluctuations between $12 and $44. Downloads had a moderate increase towards the end of the quarter, rising from 204 in late January to 440 by mid-March. Active users showed a gradual increase from 1.4K to 1.7K over the three months.

The New York Times maintained steady revenue, with a notable peak at $42 in the final week of March. Downloads saw a mid-quarter dip, dropping to 547 in late February but recovering to 660 by the end of March. Active users increased from 6.4K in late February to 7.2K by mid-March, ending the quarter at 6.6K.

The Wall Street Journal experienced a steady revenue stream, peaking at $28 in mid-January. Downloads showed a consistent trend, with a slight increase from 269 in late January to 446 in late March. Active users saw minor fluctuations, starting at 2.7K in early January and ending at 2.7K at the close of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.