This archive report was first published on 18 July 2019.
Kenya's social media landscape is dominated by a few influential personalities who have managed to build massive followings across various platforms.
According to a recent study, Akothee, a renowned musician, and Betty Kyallo, a popular TV presenter, are the most followed individuals on Facebook and Instagram, respectively.
Churchill, a celebrated comedian, tops the list on Twitter, while his YouTube channel is also the most subscribed among Kenyan YouTubers.
Here's a breakdown of the top 5 influencers on each platform:
Facebook ¶
- Akothee
- Betty Kyallo
- Mike Sonko
- Churchill
- Carol Radull
Instagram ¶
- Akothee
- Njugush
- Betty Kyallo
- Huddah Monroe
- Churchill
Twitter ¶
- Robert Alai
- Donald Kipkorir
- William Ruto
- Ahmednassir Mohamed
- Larry Madowo
YouTube ¶
- Churchill
- Willy Paul
- The Real Househelps of Kawangware (TRHK)
- Bahati
- Otile Brown
These individuals have leveraged their massive followings to promote their work, engage with their fans, and build their personal brands.
Published on July 18, 2019, at 5:53 PM EAT.
