Kenyan WhatsApp users can now access Meta AI via a new blue button, marking its official launch in the country. This follows the AI's rollout in other African nations beginning in April 2024.

• 52.9% of internet users in Kenya use WhatsApp, making it a key market for Meta.
• Moses Kemibaro, a tech analyst, noted the delay in the launch given Kenya's large user base.
• Meta AI allows users to interact with the assistant directly in WhatsApp and provides real-time information but raises privacy concerns, as interactions are not end-to-end encrypted.