Every Kenyan person especially in the mainstream media has their favorite vlogger. That means that as a way to vent out media, vlogging is becoming a popular thing among Kenyans. The vlog videos have to be of good quality and you can get this from skilled video producers in Kenya. When it comes to Kenyans, vlogging is closely connected to owning a YouTube channel, and it is through this that many young Kenyans and social media personalities are venting into it as a way to get to the larger crowd.

Having looked at the top vloggers who have learned tips for becoming successful vloggers in Kenya from various grounds, I will therefore call this list famous and popular. This is because most of these people have already made their name large in the mainstream media industry. Therefore, vlogging for them is somehow a side plan or just a lifestyle.

Here we go;

The Green Calabash

Honestly, when you hear of the word green calabash, what comes to your mind? No, don’t even think about blogging, think as an African brought up in the real African way. That is too much, well, just think like a normal person with hints of being African. Yes, the blog is majorly about domestic day-to-day life especially of a family with kids living in this modern age.

Shiku Nguru is the owner of this vlog, and she does a good job running it since its inception in 2015. When she started the channel, she was a to-be mother of two.  She shares her life openly by posting videos twice weekly that include her fiancé, daughter, and son and many families have a chance of learning from that. Being a mother, she basically talks about everything and nothing a mother will talk about. This ranges from motherhood, recipes, daily routines, vocational destinations, and hotels.

To get that following, you have to know how to work hand in hand with your fans, you have to be relatable and real. And that is what the calabash does best.

Mandi Sarro

Foodie? No, don’t call me a foodie, I just love lots of good food prepared by a person who knows the art of cooking perfectly. That is what Miss Mandi Sarro is out there for on YouTube, blessing us fans of good food and you fans of cooking good food. The Kenyan Throwdown queen has made her name as a media personality as she is a recognized presenter at Capital FM as well as a blogger.

Her videos incorporate herself in the kitchen preparing various delicious meals following easy-to-follow methods that we can all relate to and emulate without burning our fingers or our kitchens. She also includes all the ingredients she has used in making the food. In her videos, she gives her interpretation of making food which is one of the reasons that has made her one of the successful Young Kenyan You Tubers.  You know what happens when you try following the kind of witchcraft they do in hell’s kitchen. Just saying. She has featured on platforms such as BBC Africa.

Nancie Mwai

If you are a fan of this top-notch YouTuber, you are officially a slay squad member. If you don’t know what I am talking about, forget I said it and head to her youtube channel right about now. The channel was started back in 2010 when it was all about fashion, make-up, and skincare. Her videos are posted on a weekly basis. They contain a few pointers and tricks that can be useful when it comes to making your looks and appearance look better.

If you are her loyal fan, you will get to know her foundation routine, reviews of several skincare products, DIY tips, trips to different travel destinations, furniture shopping, and room makeovers. Her videos are diverse and interesting.

Over Twenty Five

This is the ultimate youtube squad that is made up of ladies; Ivy Mugo, Julia Gaitho, Lorna Muchemi, and Michelle Wanjiku. And you know what they say, where two or more ladies are gathered, fun is bound to explode. It’s no secret that the quad has mad fun while doing this. The channel is meant to talk about the idea of the life every twenty-something lady living and working in Nairobi goes through.

The topics discussed by these ladies range from some basic life hacks, love and money, what men hate, and any other topics that are of interest to the party. This is your typical girl group in a funny and sassy way with no apologies for being who they are and saying what they do.

This is Ess

We are all familiar with the sensational media personality Sharon Mundia. I mean, she has been on the internet since we can remember and yet she continues to deliver magic on magic. Have you been on her channels? Her channel consists of videos that basically document her travels, fashion style, marriage life, and motherhood journey and has tips for almost everything. She is the ultimate Nairobi girl you want to be.

She shares simple and real stuff that you can easily connect with her. In her videos, she has a travel diary where she shares the videos of the beautiful tourist destinations she gets to visit ad her experience with all these places and things that she comes across in her day-to-day life. The vlog was started in 2013 and following her will get you familiar with various lifestyle, skin, and hair care tips among others but having been a mother, she often touches on topics to deal with motherhood.

Craving Yellow

Hello there owners of natural buns, also those who are stuck in the progress towards that natural bun. In craving yellow, Tabitha Tongoi explores the depth and lengths you can go in ensuring that as a woman of color, you are doing everything right for your hair. She is now in her sixth-year journey of growing her type 4 natural hair to waist length.

Her videos majorly relate to what she thinks her fans are after and therefore in a way inspires everyone into exploring the sides they can get and achieve with wholesome hair. If you are that girl with the thick and tough African blessing on your head, even slay kings, we see you, then this is the channel for you

Sheila Ndinda

Still, in the wagon of natural hair, we have Sheila who is a vlogger and social media influencer. Her vlogging started back in 2012 when she decided enough with the struggles of having weird-looking hair on her head. Call the perks of chemically treated hair especially the thinning and breaking of the hair.

She chopped the ends of her relaxed hair and started her natural journey which she shares on YouTube. She mostly shares about how to maintain natural hair. In her videos, she provides information on how to wash and style natural hair, the best products to use, how to create a faux bun, and how to do a simple flat up-do.

Besides the tricks with maintaining African natural hair, Sheila is also all about healthy skin. This makes or rather puts her in a position to act as an ambassador for healthy and good-looking skin. This includes sharing tips and products that are essential in the maintenance and growth of youthful skin

Caroline Mutoko

When it comes to the radio nation, everyone, young and old, is familiar with Caroline Mutoko. She is a celebrated and well-known journalist/media personality. She has done radio presenting but is presently at the radio Africa limited where she is the group marketing manager.

The YouTube channel started back in 2004 but what has made her consistency be noted and be able to stand out, without really focusing on the popularity is her way of expression. She is not afraid to say what it is for what it is, sugar coating for who. She covers aspects of the political and social nature. When it comes to her. It does not matter which office you hold, when it is the truth, you will get it from her. And that is what fans like about her.

Sometimes she also does reviews on home appliances and electronics besides carrying out interviews with personalities that are regarded as influencers in Kenya. She is diverse in her approach to human existence.

Njugush

This is the famous Njugush from the boards and books of comedy in Kenya and the most common television show Real House Helps of Kawangware’ or from the ‘Hapa Kule’ show. This is a household name and face to every Kenyan. Timothy Njuguna as his national ID reads is a Kenyan comedian who runs his own Youtube channel that goes by the same name.

. He mostly uses Swahili in his videos and features a lady known as ‘mama wa vitz’ in them.  Most of these videos go viral as most of the videos are what most Kenyans can relate to. He also addresses the issues which we face daily like parking problems, what parents go through with their children, experiences with Boda Boda riders, experiences in matatus, among others. As much as this is just the day-to-day normal life of most Kenyans, the way he acts them out is fun and interesting to get you hooked.

Farhana Oberson

Are you a #rafikisquad? Okay, don’t answer me, because you may just disappoint by asking who the hell or what the hell is that. Farhana started her vlogging business back in 2014 but it was only in 2015 that the idea became solid and consistent. This has earned her a few titles like the SOMA OLX youtube channel winner in 2017. Her videos revolve around visiting different places and sharing her experience with the people in those areas.