Government of Uganda
The Official Twitter Account of Government of Uganda.
433,653
Followers
225
Following
16,148
Tweets
65.9
Avg Engagement
258
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @GovUganda's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2012-12-28
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Kampala, Uganda
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:44.5
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:21.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account maintains a steady level of engagement with average likes and retweets, indicating consistent interaction. However, the engagement rate is relatively low compared to other accounts, suggesting room for improvement in content strategy.
44.5
Avg Likes/Tweet
21.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
144,562
Total Likes
69,744
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
14
Median Likes
11
Median Retweets
60
75th Percentile
11,835
Top Tweet
0.15
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
41.0%
Original
45.6%
Replies
13.1%
Retweets
0.2%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.3%
With Media
66.7%
With Links
40.6%
With #Tags
49.4%
With @Mentions
3.1%
With Emojis
210
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.11
Reply/Original Ratio
0.02
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
90.6%
Weekday Posts
9.4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
Want This Report as PDF?
We're building PDF export for these analytics reports. Register your interest to get early access.
Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 427 retweets (13% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,250 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes Ugandans and international stakeholders interested in government activities. The content is also likely to reach diaspora communities and diplomatic entities.
Average
Audience Quality
34.8%
Suspicion Index
48.5%
Low-Quality %
8
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
61.7%
Empty Bio
56.6%
<10 Tweets
3.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
65.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
95.3%
No URL
35.4%
<3 Tweets
Free Mode Analysis: These quality metrics use heuristic signals (empty bios, low tweets, suspicious ratios). For ML-powered bot detection with 95%+ accuracy, use our dedicated tool.
Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
7,153,979
Total Potential Reach
8
Median Follower Reach
34
75th Percentile Reach
1.6%
>1K followers
0.2%
>10K followers
0.0%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
13.4%
Creators
6,678 accounts
30.1%
Consumers
15,043 accounts
56.6%
Dormant
28,279 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
112
Verified Followers
0.11% of total
2,165
Protected Accounts
2.17% of total
2 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @SinghLions | 1,334,751 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @UlrichJvV | 1,149,752 | Activist | Digital media, Global development, Gardening and sustainability |
| @mfaethiopia | 484,462 | Diplomacy | Diplomacy, Africa, Future |
| @DanielLutaaya | 389,393 | Journalist | Investigative journalism, News, Mukama Wamaanyi |
| @scherargei | 295,650 | Politician | Politics, Law, Leadership |
| @Fwallu1920 | 209,434 | Digital Marketer | Digital Marketing, Social Media, Tech |
| @lawrencekitema | 193,486 | - | - |
| @PulseUganda | 191,224 | Social Media Influencer | Followers, Notifications, Gain |
| @EstherKahumbi | 182,972 | Journalist | Journalism, News, Reporting |
| @_huza_ | 166,968 | Philosopher | ETHOS, PATHOS, LOGOS |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
39,739
Followers With Bio
60,261
Followers Without Bio
39.74%
% With Bio
60.26%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
Buy Follower Data
Export full follower list with profile details, bios, locations, and follower counts as CSV.
Buy Followers - from $15Buy Tweet Data
Export tweets with engagement metrics, timestamps, media, and reply/retweet details as CSV.
Buy Tweets - from $15Viral Tweets
Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed24,469
Combined Engagement
20,603
Total Likes
3,866
Total Retweets
4,894
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐏𝐎𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 @WilliamsRuto #Rutothe5th https://t.co/AZCQEgB7TZ
QUOTE “If the West doesn’t want to work with us because of homosexuals, then we have enough space here to live by ourselves and do business with other people” (CNN, 2014).-@KagutaMuseveni https://t.co/VOxRE5UPg3
Congratulations to you President-elect @WilliamsRuto on your successful win in the election, we are so happy for you and trust that you are the perfect choice for this position and you will work for the people of Kenya and for the East Africa integration. God bless you. https://t
NOTE: Anyone that has a Ugandan passport doesn't need a Visa to travel to these countries. The number of visa free destinations accessible with a Uganda passport is 64. https://t.co/OIZnTijCeC
“If I kissed Janet in public, I will not win elections in Uganda. It shouldn’t even be done in the sitting room because children are there. Now here you are I am a homosexual, what are you trying to show?”- @KagutaMuseveni https://t.co/o47Aegkfvo
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares congratulatory messages for national leaders, highlighting its role in political communication. It provides travel and visa-related information, indicating a focus on public services and international relations. The use of hashtags and links suggests an effort to increase visibility and drive traffic to external resources.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 433,653
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @GovUganda reveals an growing Twitter presence with 433,653 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 65.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
Need Programmatic Access?
We're building an API for developers and researchers. Get access to Twitter data programmatically for your applications and analysis.
Register Interest for API Access