The Chinese parent company of TikTok, which will retain a minority stake and provide technology under a licensing agreement.
US investors to take majority control of TikTok under new deal with China
TikTok will be mostly owned and controlled by American investors under a new deal with China. A consortium led by Oracle, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz will hold an 80% stake in TikTok's US operations.
Condia Insider: Is Trump the hero TikTok needs?
The US government has imposed an official ban on TikTok, citing national security concerns. TikTok was removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play, affecting over 170 million US users.
Kenya’s Ministry of Communications Urges TikTok Regulation, Shuns Total Ban
Kenya's Ministry of Information opposes a ban on TikTok and advocates for increased regulation. The ministry highlights the risks of a ban, including the creation of splinternets and constraints on freedom of expression.
Kenya’s Ministry of Communications recommends regulating TikTok, rejects outright ban
Kenya's information ministry opposes any suggestions of a TikTok ban and argues for regulating the platform instead. The ministry recommends expanding the mandate of the Communication Authority of Kenya to oversee new media platforms.
