TikTok, the Usain Bolt of social media, is sprinting into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with a brand-new feed tailored for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
In the same way it serves up dance challenges, comedy skits, and oddly satisfying videos of people frosting cakes, TikTok is now dishing out brain-boosting content from legit experts—because why not mix a little knowledge with your daily scroll?
Now live in over 20 SSA countries, this STEM feed is designed to make learning as addictive as watching cat videos.
Just a tap away from the For You Page, it delivers educational content in English, complete with auto-translated subtitles, all double-checked by professional fact-checkers at CSN and Poynter.
So, whether you’re here to learn the latest viral dance or the physics behind why you keep tripping over your own feet, TikTok has you covered!
With 25% of TikTok users globally being teenagers, the platform has the potential to shape and inspire an entire generation. Through its STEM feed, teen users can enhance their knowledge on topics such as the nature of bacteria, planetary science, astrophysics, the inner workings of technology, and robotics.
With the STEM feed, parents and guardians can rest assured that the platform offers more than dance trends and new songs. On TikTok, they can be every part of a community of shared interests.
Announcing the news the platform named some of the best content creators in the STEM Field and a few Kenyans made it to the list.
Eric Mwaura (@profmwaura01) from Kenya, creates interactive content for maths and science enthusiasts.
He takes pride in exploring STEM topics, delving into phenomena such as the gravity hill, why people in Antarctica don’t feel upside down, why babies don’t have an innate sense of time, and whether the Earth moves according to the Bible and science.
Wambui, known as (@hikingtechie) from Kenya, uses hiking sessions to creatively review tech gadgets. She creates entertaining and educational videos that recommend the best and most affordable laptops for university and college students, as well as fun facts about technology.
Jessy Lesley from Kenya (@jessylesley.) creates content focusing on unboxing and reviewing gadgets, tutorials, and effective software tips. He shares advice on home setups and where to find tech products.
“The STEM community is growing and with it a variety of interesting content creators passionate about sharing their knowledge, insights, and experiences,” Boniswa Sidwaba, Head of Content Operations Sub-Saharan Africa, TikTok.
Now with this new system, you can either learn how to moonwalk or how the moon works, the choice is yours!
by HANNIE PETRA
