As a general election in Kenya nears, TikTok is becoming a go-to source of information on politics. New research shows that a lack of effective content moderation by the platform is allowing millions of users in the region to engage with videos that are intentionally misleading and some that even incite violence.
The popular social media app has been developing its audience in Africa since at least 2020, with a particular focus on Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya according to a Quartz report.
