Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in Kenya Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news and magazines apps on the Android platform in Kenya exhibited varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

X (Formerly Twitter) showed a significant increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 37.6K by the end of June. The app's weekly revenue also fluctuated, reaching around $1.9K in late June. Meanwhile, weekly active users rose steadily, reaching over 3.4M.

Citizen Digital saw a notable increase in downloads, with a peak of about 21.3K in late June. Active users grew to approximately 219.7K in mid-June, showing a consistent upward trend throughout the quarter.

Breaking News - Live Headlines experienced a growth in downloads, reaching nearly 16K in late June. Active users also increased, peaking at around 153.4K. This app maintained a steady presence in the market.

Opera News: breaking & local had a steady increase in downloads, culminating at 9.6K by the end of June. The app's active user base remained strong, with a slight fluctuation, peaking at 215.2K in late May.

Mozzart Sport Kenya saw varied download numbers, with a high of 6.3K in mid-May. Active users showed a steady increase, reaching about 75.9K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and analysis, additional data can be explored on Sensor Tower's platform.