William Kabogo, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy, met with a team from TikTok today at the Ministry Headquarters in Telposta Towers, Nairobi.
The team, led by TikTok’s Director of Communication, talked with Kabogo about possible partnerships and TikTok’s growing role in Kenya’s online world.
This meeting is part of the Kenyan government’s efforts to manage social media while also working with big tech companies.
Kabogo, who started his job in January 2025, has spoken about the importance of balancing free speech with responsible online behaviour.
Reports say that they discussed how to manage content, engage young people, and help Kenyan content creators make money from their work on TikTok.
“We want to work with creative platforms like TikTok to support our youth and grow the digital economy,” Kabogo mentioned during the meeting.
He also pointed out that it’s important for these platforms to reflect Kenyan values and positively impact society.
Kabogo has hinted that there could be stricter rules for social media misuse, including shutting down platforms if they pose a threat to national security.
TikTok, a popular app for sharing short videos, has rapidly grown in Kenya, with millions of users using it for fun, learning, and business.
TikTok’s decision to meet with the Kenyan government follows a previous meeting in 2023 between President William Ruto and TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, where they agreed on content monitoring and setting up a regional office in Kenya.
The visit shows TikTok’s interest in becoming more involved in Africa’s technology scene, with Kenya seen as an important centre.
While details of the discussions are not fully known, sources suggest that possible outcomes could include better parental controls, partnerships with local creators, and following Kenya’s data privacy laws.
This meeting is part of a continued conversation between the Kenyan government and social media companies as the country works through the benefits and challenges of its growing digital economy.
