Top News and Magazine Apps in Kenya Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news and magazine applications in Kenya showcased interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users on a unified platform. Here’s a closer look at the top five apps, with data courtesy of Sensor Tower.

X (Formerly Twitter) from X Corp. saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $3.6K in mid-June. Downloads surged significantly in June, reaching over 40K in the week of June 23. Meanwhile, active users grew from approximately 3.3M to 3.7M over the quarter.

Citizen Digital, published by Royal Media Services, maintained a consistent download rate, peaking at 21.4K in late June. Active users increased steadily, reaching 219.8K by mid-June.

Breaking News - Live Headlines from YING LIANG HK LIMITED experienced a rise in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 16K at the end of June. Active users also saw growth, reaching 153.4K by late June.

Opera News: breaking & local showed an upward trend in downloads, culminating at nearly 9.8K in the final week of June. Active users, however, showed a slight decline from 200K to 179.9K throughout the quarter.

Lastly, Mozzart Sport Kenya from Mozzart Mobile displayed a varied download pattern, with a peak in early May at about 6.3K. Active users increased steadily, reaching 75.9K by the end of June.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.