# Sparkler Social — Kenyan Social Media Platform

> Kenyan Social Media Platform (iPhone/iPad app by Augustine Awuori.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkler-social/id6749565718 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Augustine Awuori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831196741)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 43 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkler-social/id6749565718/reviews.md

## What is Sparkler Social?

Sparkler is a new social media network designed to connect youths — especially university students — in the country with ease.

Sparkler's mission is to connect youths — especially university students — in the country with ease with the benefit of collaborating in projects and expressions.

Sparkler's vision is to have a country where her youths can connect and express themselves with ease and hopefully collaborate in different endeavours.  

Sparkler addresses the limitations of using WhatsApp as the primary communication platform for thousands of students. 
The issue with WhatsApp is that, content often needs to be repeatedly forwarded or reposted across multiple groups, making it inefficient and fragmented.  

With Sparkler, staying connected becomes effortless. It brings everyone together on a unified platform, enabling seamless communication and collaboration. Beyond just convenience, Sparkler opens doors to opportunities for future partnerships and connections that go beyond what we can imagine today. It’s more than just a social network—it’s a gateway to limitless possibilities.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.23 — 2026-04-14

Fixed few issues with liking a post.
Show post (sparkle) interest tags in the details screen

### 2.2.15 — 2026-03-20

Save user's push tokens for them to receive future notifications and fixed follow button.
Better looking text
Faster login with google

### 2.2.8 — 2026-03-02

Notification are now shown better

### 2.2.5 — 2026-02-24

- Get more in your 'For You' screen. 
- View videos in a better way
- Request to be verified as either a student or staff
- Ask Grao AI about local information about the campus including the location of lecture halls
- Added students-only, staff-only and both (students-only & staff-only) for a sparkle/post
- General improved look and feel

### 2.2.3 — 2026-02-14

- refresh the timeline on error connection
- show a better explore screen
- show a better profile
- show the platform a user sparkled (posted) with
- show the right user followings stats (followers and following)

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## Related topics

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