Daniel Seguton Chelimo from Baringo lost his job due to a TikTok video, highlighting the influence of social media on employment. He shared his experience to caution others about potential online scams and the risks associated with sharing content on social platforms.

Kenyan TikToker Baba Talisha has denied online rumours that he is seeking a public fundraiser, according to Ghafla Kenya. In a late-night video filmed inside his car, he reportedly banned any social media fundraising drives conducted in his name, including funeral collections should he die. He addressed claims involving a KSh 6 million fundraiser and private debts, stating he does not want money raised through TikTok. The statement aimed to clear the air amid circulating speculation about his finances.

A man has written an open letter to Elon Musk, urging him to suspend monetisation for Nigerian accounts on X, citing concerns over engagement farming and low-quality tweets. The appeal reflects frustration with the current state of content on the platform.

A Magistrates' Court in Gyadi Gyadi, Kano State, has sentenced popular TikToker Usman Musa Majidadi to 13 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy, public nuisance, and making obscene remarks. According to the Daily Post, the sentence was handed down by Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan following a case brought against him by the Kano State Government. The conviction highlights ongoing legal scrutiny of social media content creators in northern Nigeria.

Instagram has announced new restrictions targeting AI-generated creator accounts on its platform. According to the company, content produced by these virtual creators will have its reach limited if it is not correctly labelled as AI-generated. The measure is intended to improve transparency for users and ensure audiences can distinguish between human-created and AI-created content. The restrictions apply to AI-generated creator accounts that fail to comply with Instagram's labelling requirements.

Kenyan TikTok personality Baba Talisha has warned fellow TikTokers against organising fundraisers on his behalf, including after his death, using harsh words to describe those spreading such rumours. According to Tuko, he denied claims of ongoing fundraising, revealed that friends helped him settle a court judgment, and criticised people who publicly discussed his struggles without offering him any actual support.