Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Kenya Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of leading news applications on the iOS platform in Kenya revealed some interesting trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.9K in late December. Weekly downloads saw a notable increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching over 3.2K, while active users remained steady, hovering around 190K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts showed varied revenue trends, with a notable peak of $698 in the week of December 22. Downloads remained low, with a slight peak at 117 in late October. Active user numbers remained relatively stable, averaging around 250.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily recorded a significant drop in revenue mid-quarter, with occasional peaks reaching $432 in late December. Downloads were consistently low, with a minor peak at 62 in mid-October. Active users fluctuated slightly, averaging around 110.

NYTimes: US and Global News observed a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at $319 in the week of December 22. Downloads showed a marked increase in mid-December, reaching 94. Active users rose steadily, reaching 174 by mid-December.

Financial Times: Business News demonstrated a consistent revenue increase, peaking at $254 in mid-December. Downloads remained low, with occasional peaks, while active users maintained a stable average of around 130.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower’s website.