Facebook’s Big Move Affecting President Ruto, Gachagua After 30 Days – Here’s What You Need to Know
- mwananchivoiceco
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 5
Facebook has announced a controversial new policy that will see all Facebook Live videos older than 30 days deleted starting June 25.
Prominent political figures such as President Ruto will be most affected, as he frequently enjoys live videos and keeps them on his page without removing them.
This action is expected to spark discussion not only among the political class but also among content creators and businesses, as many are likely to hurry to save their archived videos before they disappear permanently.
In a statement released on Tuesday, February 26, Facebook explained that the purpose of the change is to provide users with a better experience.
"We are making this change to optimize our platform and ensure a better experience for all users. We encourage creators to download their past Live videos and explore alternative ways to store their content," the statement in part read.
The company also assured users that it remains committed to supporting video creators in other ways.
"We understand that Live videos are valuable to many of our users, and we are continuously working to improve video experiences on our platform, including short-form and high-engagement content," the statement added.
In Kenya, Facebook Live has been a crucial tool for businesses, churches, and political figures looking to engage audiences in real-time.
From livestreaming Sunday sermons to political rallies and business promotions, the loss of stored Live videos could be a major setback for many.
What Users Can Do
Facebook is offering a one-click solution for users to download their Live videos before they are deleted. Users are advised to:
Click on the “Download Live Videos” button in the notification.
Follow the steps to save the videos to their device or external storage.
Consider uploading important content to YouTube, Google Drive, or other cloud storage solutions.
Beyond Kenya, the move is expected to impact users worldwide. Facebook Live has been widely used across Africa, the United States, Europe, and beyond for events, Q&A sessions, and social movements.
The sudden deletion of archived Live videos may frustrate many who have relied on Facebook as a long-term content repository.
What’s Next?
With this change, Facebook could be pushing users toward newer forms of content that align with its evolving strategy.
Whether this means a stronger focus on Reels, Stories, or other interactive content remains to be seen.
For now, Facebook users have until June 25 to download their Live videos before they are gone forever.
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