AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top News and Magazines Apps on Android in Kenya Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top news and magazines apps on Android in Kenya during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news and magazines applications on the Android platform in Kenya showed varied trends, according to data from Sensor Tower.
X maintained a steady presence with weekly downloads peaking at around 25K in mid-October. The app saw a consistent weekly revenue, averaging approximately $1K, and active users fluctuated, reaching over 3M at its peak.
Citizen Digital experienced a significant spike in downloads, hitting over 51K in October, before stabilizing around 6K to 9K. Active users saw a decline from 170K in late October to around 81K by the end of December.
Breaking News - Live Headlines had a notable increase in downloads mid-quarter, reaching nearly 15K. Active users showed a gradual rise, culminating in nearly 195K by the end of December.
Opera News: breaking & local maintained a stable download rate, ranging from 4K to 6K throughout the quarter. Active users saw a dip, starting at 177K and settling at 126K by the quarter's end.
CGTN – China Global TV Network had a surge in downloads in October, reaching over 4K. However, active users saw a decrease towards the end of the quarter, dropping to about 1.3K.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's website. These trends highlight the dynamic nature of app usage and engagement in the Kenyan market during this period.
