Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Kenya Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 news and magazine apps in Kenya exhibited diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, offers an insightful glimpse into the performance of these applications.

Medium saw fluctuating weekly downloads, peaking at around 1.6K in late December and dropping to a low of 768 in late February. Revenue showed a notable increase, peaking at approximately $186 in late March. Active users started at 6.3K in late December and experienced a slight decline, ending the quarter at 5.3K.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News had a relatively stable download trend, ranging from 410 to 732 throughout the quarter. Revenue peaked at around $292 in mid-March. Active users remained steady, starting at 3.6K and finishing the quarter at 3.2K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced variable weekly downloads, starting at 611 and fluctuating to a low of 212 in late January. Revenue saw a significant peak at around $190 in late March. Active users remained relatively stable, beginning at 2.3K and ending the quarter at 2.1K.

The New York Times had a consistent performance in weekly downloads, ranging from 578 to 1.1K. Revenue peaked at about $159 in late February. Active users started strong at 7.1K and maintained a stable trend, finishing the quarter at 6.8K.

The Wall Street Journal showed moderate download numbers, fluctuating between 292 and 548. Revenue peaked at approximately $159 in early February. Active users exhibited consistency, beginning at 3.1K and ending the quarter at 2.7K.

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