Creator economy enters commercial phase as industry warns of monetisation gap
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18-Kenya’s fast-growing creator economy is moving deeper into formal business territory, but industry players are warning that weak Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya's creator economy is transitioning into a formal business sector, but faces challenges from underdeveloped monetisation infrastructure and support systems.
- Key concerns raised at the International Creator Day and Click Awards 2026 in Nairobi include a monetisation gap and fragmentation in support systems.
- Teki CEO Martin Muli highlighted that the industry's evolution is outpacing the development of scaling and sustaining infrastructure.
- Safaricom, a sponsor, noted that authenticity and audience understanding are crucial for creators to translate influence into substantial income.
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