Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in Kenya, Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications on Android in Kenya showed varied performance trends. Below, we explore the weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends for these leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

X (Formerly Twitter) demonstrated a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at approximately $2.3K in early March. Weekly downloads saw a downward trend, starting from around 28.5K and dropping to roughly 18.5K by the end of March. However, weekly active users remained robust, maintaining around 3.1M to 3.2M throughout the quarter.

The Economist - World News experienced a gradual decline in revenue, ending the quarter at about $47. Downloads remained low, averaging around 25 weekly, with a stable active user base of around 130 to 140.

Medium saw a slight dip in revenue mid-quarter, though it recovered to about $112 by the end. Downloads were steady, averaging around 90. Active users started at about 6.7K and rose to over 7K by March.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News showed a varied revenue pattern, with a notable peak of $136 in mid-March. Downloads were consistent, averaging around 55 weekly. Active users hovered around 170 to 180.

Lastly, NYTimes: US and Global News experienced modest revenue, peaking at $133 in February. Weekly downloads stayed around 40, with active users slightly fluctuating between 160 and 170.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.