TikTok has revealed that over 360,000 videos were removed from its platform in Kenya during the second quarter of 2024 for violating its Community Guidelines.
In its latest report, TikTok says this accounts for approximately 0.3 percent of all videos uploaded in the country.
Similarly, the report emphasizes the effectiveness of TikTok’s proactive content moderation system, with 99.1 percent of the flagged videos being removed before any user reports were submitted.
Ninety-five percent of these videos were deleted within 24 hours of being flagged, showcasing the platform’s commitment to prompt action on violations.
In addition, 60,465 accounts were banned in Kenya for breaching the Community Guidelines, with a large proportion (57,262 accounts) being linked to users suspected to be under 13.
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This move aligns with TikTok’s global initiative to protect young users and ensure compliance with age-related regulations.
Globally, TikTok reported a sharp rise in content removals in June 2024, with more than 178 million videos being removed.
Of these, 144 million were flagged and removed automatically using advanced AI technology.
