Top 10 Digital Influencer Marketers in Kenya
Influencer marketing in Kenya is one of the quickest ways of growing your brand awareness online by leveraging industry leaders’ popularity. According to Forbes, many businesses of all sizes are now budgeting on influencers marketing to promote their products and brand awareness to their target audiences. Influencer marketing in Kenya is quickly gaining popularity particular in hospitality, Food, and real estate industry. To keep you updated, we have compiled a list of top influencers in Kenya by Followers, Engagement Rate. But first, here is why you should consider investing in business influencers in Kenya.
Advantages of influencer marketing in Kenya
Quickly builds trust
Influencers have well-developed relationships with their fans based on trust and credibility. Therefore, using influencers in Kenya with the high engagement rate can present your brand as trustworthy.
Improves your brand awareness
When you start relating to an influencer’s fanbase, they will begin checking out your content, brand story, and who you are as they try to establish a fan bond. In no time, they will start sharing your information in their circles, creating a mass brand awareness campaign.
Provide value to your target audience
Having a famous YouTuber or Instagram influencers in Kenya review your products on their social media channels delivers the much-needed value straight to your targeted audience. Working with the right influencer marketing agency in Kenya can help you create engaging content and that is delivered in a manner that the audience identifies with your brand.
TOP 10 Digital Influencer marketers in Kenya
1. Felix Odiwuor Kwothe
Industry Name: @JALANGO
Bio: Actor/ comedian/ radio presenter Milele FM/ Mwananchi Credit Ambassador/ founder Arena Marketing agency/ Best influencer in Kenya
2. Timothy Kimani Ndegwa (Njugush)
Bio: Humor Recognition Award 2020/ YouTube Silver Play Button Award/ Geopol runners up digital comedian in Kenya/ Actor
- Facebook: NJUGUSH (1 million Followers)
- Instagram: @blessednjugush (1.7 M Followers)
- YouTube: NJUGUSH (430k Subscribers)
3. Daniel Ndambuki
Stage Name: @MwalimChurchill
Bio: Comedian | Actor | Radio Host | Director
4. Betty Kyallo
Stage Name: @BettyMkyallo
Bio: Journalist/ News Anchor/ TV host and Presenter Standard Media/ Digital Marketer/ Brand Influencer/ CEO Flair by Betty.
5. Linet Munyali
Stage Name: @Size8reborn
Bio: Kenyan Musician/ Thespian/ Media Personality/ Brand Ambassador/ Digital Influencer
6. Wabosha Maxine
Stage name: @waboshamaxine
Bio: content creator/ YouTube influencer/ founder boshdrip/ engineer
7. Peter Kabi
Stage Name: @Kabiwajesus
Bio: cleric/ creative director/ content creator/
8. Diana Murua
Stage Name: Diana Murua
Bio: Vlogger/ Business influencer Marketer/ Actor
9. Ithagu Kibicho (Desagu)
Stage Name: @desagu
Bio: Comedian/ Actor/ Facebook Influencer in Kenya/ Zenka Digital Loans Ambassador/Star-Times Kenya Brand Ambassador
- YouTube: 235k Subscribers
- Facebook Page: 307k Likes
10. Erastus Ayieko Otieno (Flaqo)
Stage Name: @flaqoraz
Bio: Comedian/ Actor/ Europe Day Embassy of Sweden Ambassador/ Safaricom Brand Ambassador/ Naivas Kenya Ambassador/ Communications Authority of Kenya Ambassador/ Study in Australia Fair Ambassador