Top 5 News and Magazines Apps Performance in Kenya for Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the performance of the leading news and magazine apps in Kenya revealed interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, as gathered from Sensor Tower's data insights.

Medium from A Medium Corporation saw a varied performance. Its weekly revenue reached a peak of approximately $311 towards the end of September, while downloads fluctuated, reaching around 1.5K by the end of the quarter. The app maintained a steady number of active users, hovering around 5.2K to 5.9K throughout the quarter.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News experienced consistent growth. The app's weekly revenue was notably higher at the end of September, reaching around $332. Downloads increased significantly, peaking at about 1K in the last week of September, and active users rose steadily from 3.8K to 4.1K over the quarter.

Financial Times: Business News showed a moderate increase in activity. Weekly revenue reached its highest at $304 in mid-September. Downloads saw a gradual increase, peaking at 424 in the final week of September, while active users remained stable, fluctuating around 3.3K to 3.9K.

The New York Times: Live News reported a steady revenue stream, with a high of $328 in the week of September 23. Downloads showed a strong upward trend, peaking at 738 at the end of the quarter. The active user base remained robust, with numbers ranging from 4.6K to 5K.

Lastly, The Economist - News, Podcasts displayed a dynamic performance. Weekly revenue peaked at $580 in mid-August, while downloads demonstrated a slight increase, reaching up to 332 by the end of September. Active users were relatively stable, showing a slight increase from 1.5K to 1.7K.

For a more detailed analysis of these trends, further insights are available at Sensor Tower.