AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top News & Magazines Apps on Android in Kenya: Q4 2025
Explore the performance of the top five news and magazine apps on Android in Kenya during Q4 2025, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of top news and magazine apps on the Android platform in Kenya showcased notable trends. Here's a breakdown of the top five apps based on Sensor Tower data.
X saw fluctuations in its weekly revenue, starting at approximately $1.2K and ending the quarter around $892. Weekly downloads peaked at nearly 25K mid-October, with active users remaining robust at around 2.8M.
The Economist - World News experienced modest weekly revenue, peaking at $225 in October. Downloads remained stable, averaging in the low twenties, while active users hovered around 130.
Medium maintained a steady revenue stream, reaching $101 at its peak. Downloads were consistent, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, and active users decreased from 801 to 534.
Bloomberg: Finance Market News had varied revenue, with a high of $108 in mid-October. Weekly downloads averaged in the fifties, and active users remained steady around 170.
Financial Times: Business News saw a peak revenue of $126 in mid-October. Downloads varied slightly, with active users maintaining a consistent presence just above 240.
These insights provide a glimpse into the app landscape in Kenya, with more detailed analytics available from Sensor Tower.
