Top 5 News Apps Performance in Kenya Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news applications in Kenya showed varied performance metrics on a unified platform, combining both iOS and Android data. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared, based on Sensor Tower's insights.

X from X Corp. experienced notable fluctuations in its metrics. Weekly revenue peaked at approximately $3.6K in early June, while downloads surged to 41.9K by mid-June. Active users increased steadily from 3.2M to nearly 3.7M by the end of the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a gradual rise in revenue, reaching $745 by early June. Downloads remained modest, peaking at 77 weekly, while active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at 343.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily had a significant spike in revenue, with a notable peak of $660 in early June. Downloads and active users remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

NYTimes: US and Global News maintained a steady performance. Revenue saw a peak in mid-June at $358, while downloads and active users showed minor changes, ending the quarter with 84 downloads and 290 active users.

The Standard Digital e-Paper demonstrated a strong finish in June, with revenue reaching $314 and downloads peaking at 351. This app didn't report active user numbers but showed a positive trend in the available metrics.

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