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June 11, 2025
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Tackling Monetization Barriers in Kenya’s Creator Economy

Tackling Monetization Barriers in Kenya’s Creator Economy

Kenyan creators like singer and entertainer Victoria Kimani, and personal finance coach Juliet Odhiambo, are among those leveraging Selar not just to build audiences, but to build viable digital businesses. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenya is enhancing its creator economy by opening discussions with major social media platforms to improve monetization options for local content creators.

  • In August 2023, President William Ruto announced agreements with various platforms like YouTube and Facebook to boost monetization for Kenyan creators.
  • Mary Kerema, Secretary for ICT, e-Government, and Digital Economy, emphasizes the initiative aims to create job opportunities for Kenyan youth.
  • While platforms like Meta have introduced monetization features, TikTok has yet to provide comprehensive tools for African users, highlighting disparities in monetization access.

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