Account Summary
Bio
Official account of the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya. Follow @USEmbassyKenya for updates from our embassy.
Followers Count
403,986
Friends Count
849
Tweets Count
2,838
List Count
296
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Verified
Yes
Followers Analysis (based on followers sample)
Verified
Number of Verified accounts
363
Percentage of Verified accounts
0.36%
Protected
Number of Protected accounts
5,091
Percentage of Protected accounts
5.09%
Age
Average Age of Twitter accounts
4 years
Bios
Number of users without a Bio
40,107
Number of users with a Bio
59,893
Percentage of users with a Bio
59.89%
Percentage of users without a Bio
40.11%
Worldcloud of Bios
Top 10 followers with the highest follower count
| Username | Followers Count | Friends Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| BillGates | 62479373 | 552 | 4238 |
| JohnCena | 14104431 | 572031 | 7449 |
| MigunaMiguna | 2396524 | 982 | 80808 |
| StandardKenya | 2227771 | 311 | 457536 |
| RobertAlai | 1855402 | 4459 | 280355 |
| bonifacemwangi | 1837180 | 8595 | 78007 |
| Nimbuzz | 1667955 | 165 | 10476 |
| Safaricom_Care | 1614096 | 147852 | 1075001 |
| MehmetBerkErgin | 1175690 | 431090 | 15306 |
| MusaliaMudavadi | 1135958 | 144 | 2811 |
Top 10 followers with the highest following count
| Username | Friends Count | Followers Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 572031 | 14104431 | 7449 |
| MehmetBerkErgin | 431090 | 1175690 | 15306 |
| PleasureEllis | 408518 | 686003 | 184134 |
| IamMzilikazi | 376170 | 546580 | 130495 |
| EvanKirstel | 310821 | 344316 | 1131122 |
| garyhgoodridge | 310393 | 356287 | 104328 |
| peterndoro | 271755 | 358829 | 12848 |
| Safaricom_Care | 147852 | 1614096 | 1075001 |
| tzDiscovery | 136486 | 187021 | 736064 |
| WeDontHaveTime | 126366 | 129211 | 33951 |
Top 10 followers with the highest tweet count
| Username | Tweets Count | Followers Count | Friends Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| EvanKirstel | 1131122 | 344316 | 310821 |
| Safaricom_Care | 1075001 | 1614096 | 147852 |
| SupremeBeingNes | 1030162 | 74147 | 68220 |
| tzDiscovery | 736064 | 187021 | 136486 |
| GhettoRadio895 | 683517 | 261259 | 2204 |
| StandardKenya | 457536 | 2227771 | 311 |
| BasuAshis | 383498 | 12884 | 14167 |
| Canduh_ | 338898 | 18722 | 3126 |
| Wahinya_Charlie | 336026 | 87489 | 26465 |
| DjTreHustle | 285546 | 44614 | 38869 |
Top 10 followers with the highest listed count
| Username | Listed Count | Friends Count | Followers Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| BillGates | 121706 | 552 | 62479373 |
| JohnCena | 31680 | 572031 | 14104431 |
| PleasureEllis | 13403 | 408518 | 686003 |
| EvanKirstel | 12975 | 310821 | 344316 |
| SteveCase | 9417 | 6202 | 697791 |
| yashar | 5487 | 34172 | 704966 |
| Declaracion | 2928 | 19011 | 905507 |
| Nimbuzz | 2576 | 165 | 1667955 |
| EUClimateAction | 2457 | 32470 | 133574 |
| USAIDGH | 1897 | 1336 | 213692 |
Tweets Analysis
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
2,635
Earliest tweet was on
2015-02-01
Latest tweet was on
2023-04-18
Tweets covering
2,997 days
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
274
Percentage of total tweets
10%
Number of Original tweets
589
Percentage of total tweets
22%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
2,221
Percentage of total tweets
84%
Number of tweets that were Replies
1,720
Percentage of total tweets
65%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
52
Percentage of total tweets
1%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
452
Percentage of total tweets
17%
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1137777186235174912 | Corruption-ni Kama mbwa kubwa na nono. Anakuja Kwa Boma lako kila siku, anaingia ndani ya ghala lako na kukula chakula chako. Unampapasa kisha anaenda kwa boma nyingine. Na wananchi wanashangaa kwa nini wako na njaa. Lakini kama Thievery, mbwa huyo angekuwa Mg’ondi, mngemfukuza! https://t.co/B6ovTn7hmB | 3189 |
| 1133991951227924480 | Kenyan leaders are praying and asking for forgiveness for the sin of thievery at the 17th annual National Prayer Breakfast. What a good start to take the nation on the path of prosperity the wananchi deserve. We must all do our part. #stopthesethieves https://t.co/OgLKen8LYl | 2351 |
| 1351948747438219266 | Vipi waKenya! I'm Eric Kneedler, starting tonight I'll be Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, @USEmbassyKenya. Let's continue to engage on matters #USKEPartnership and build on our over 55 years of friendship on security, health, education, trade and so much more! https://t.co/ZNfb0MUGle | 1192 |
| 1562294173172219904 | I am excited to be the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya and will do my best to represent the interests of the Kenyan people and the American people! #USKEPartnership https://t.co/Tj8HFIeuVP | 1185 |
| 1570708346449297411 | Reducing visa wait times is my number one priority. We are all working hard to do this! https://t.co/Tupl5n6wMN | 940 |
| 1641688298895679489 | The United States is deeply concerned by recent reports of attacks against journalists. Protecting press freedom and safety is a cornerstone of democracy. | 790 |
| 1162644897062641666 | H.E. is right. One more masters degree does not necessarily improve your chances of a well paying job. Vijana, if you don’t see a way forward don’t run away. Jitafutie njia ya kuwa Jobs or Gates wa Kenya. https://t.co/cSjsbfRpde | 788 |
| 1151349185528107009 | Been telling this story to youth in Tharaka Nithi for years. What is better? A degree with no job or a skill that people need & will pay for? My friend Kalonzo is best electrician in Mukothima. He is in high demand. Always working.Providing for his family. https://t.co/1Spz5H1DDI | 764 |
| 1190340871117582341 | Here are facts about the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. 1/3 the price of competitors. 3x as thick 90cm vs 30 cm 70% Kenyan labor, no bribes, debt that can be paid back https://t.co/sDLaiJ4p7U | 732 |
| 1564471852482846720 | Happy to ✈️ to Kisumu this morning – my first county visit in Kenya! Looking forward to a great day meeting local leaders, and U.S. Embassy staff leading critical U.S programs and investments. https://t.co/th1kq9FNHW | 719 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Reply count
| ID | Text | Reply count |
|---|---|---|
| 1143895000121585666 | In the visa line yesterday I met this fine young boy and girl. They are Kenya Chess Champions! Although a trip to the US was not possible this time I reminded them that They Are Champions & we are friends! This is the future of Kenya. #USAmarafiki https://t.co/TxSjAVcUPF | 2553 |
| 1635651013204901888 | Over the past week my team and I met with the LGBTQI+ community & stakeholders to support human rights of LGBTQI+ persons. The U.S. proudly advances efforts to protect LGBTQI+ persons from discrimination & violence and will continue to stand up for human rights & equality. | 1892 |
| 1133991951227924480 | Kenyan leaders are praying and asking for forgiveness for the sin of thievery at the 17th annual National Prayer Breakfast. What a good start to take the nation on the path of prosperity the wananchi deserve. We must all do our part. #stopthesethieves https://t.co/OgLKen8LYl | 1458 |
| 1641688298895679489 | The United States is deeply concerned by recent reports of attacks against journalists. Protecting press freedom and safety is a cornerstone of democracy. | 1319 |
| 1351948747438219266 | Vipi waKenya! I'm Eric Kneedler, starting tonight I'll be Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, @USEmbassyKenya. Let's continue to engage on matters #USKEPartnership and build on our over 55 years of friendship on security, health, education, trade and so much more! https://t.co/ZNfb0MUGle | 1190 |
| 1137777186235174912 | Corruption-ni Kama mbwa kubwa na nono. Anakuja Kwa Boma lako kila siku, anaingia ndani ya ghala lako na kukula chakula chako. Unampapasa kisha anaenda kwa boma nyingine. Na wananchi wanashangaa kwa nini wako na njaa. Lakini kama Thievery, mbwa huyo angekuwa Mg’ondi, mngemfukuza! https://t.co/B6ovTn7hmB | 961 |
| 1642858804608892929 | We welcome the agreement by President Ruto and former PM Raila Odinga to establish a bipartisan process to find solutions that benefit all Kenyans. We commend both leaders for their commitment to peaceful dialogue, and call on all parties to support this process. | 762 |
| 1144246514593796099 | Standing next to the most beautiful & courageous woman I know. So for all you jokers who keep bringing up the silly idea that I might find another (Kenyan) wife., Sorry, Victoria is all I can handle and all I could ever want. https://t.co/kfHqp2sWe1 | 752 |
| 1562294173172219904 | I am excited to be the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya and will do my best to represent the interests of the Kenyan people and the American people! #USKEPartnership https://t.co/Tj8HFIeuVP | 699 |
| 1251884877454151688 | Only a fraction of the wananchi are wearing masks & social distancing! None of us know the magnitude of this Wuhan flu but we must take basic known wise precautions. It is only for a short time. We will come back to Prosperity & a culture of Kenya closeness soon. #USAMarafiki https://t.co/Dy3jyRtEbK | 617 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Quote count
| ID | Text | Quote count |
|---|---|---|
| 1143895000121585666 | In the visa line yesterday I met this fine young boy and girl. They are Kenya Chess Champions! Although a trip to the US was not possible this time I reminded them that They Are Champions & we are friends! This is the future of Kenya. #USAmarafiki https://t.co/TxSjAVcUPF | 2236 |
| 1133991951227924480 | Kenyan leaders are praying and asking for forgiveness for the sin of thievery at the 17th annual National Prayer Breakfast. What a good start to take the nation on the path of prosperity the wananchi deserve. We must all do our part. #stopthesethieves https://t.co/OgLKen8LYl | 904 |
| 1137777186235174912 | Corruption-ni Kama mbwa kubwa na nono. Anakuja Kwa Boma lako kila siku, anaingia ndani ya ghala lako na kukula chakula chako. Unampapasa kisha anaenda kwa boma nyingine. Na wananchi wanashangaa kwa nini wako na njaa. Lakini kama Thievery, mbwa huyo angekuwa Mg’ondi, mngemfukuza! https://t.co/B6ovTn7hmB | 482 |
| 1144246514593796099 | Standing next to the most beautiful & courageous woman I know. So for all you jokers who keep bringing up the silly idea that I might find another (Kenyan) wife., Sorry, Victoria is all I can handle and all I could ever want. https://t.co/kfHqp2sWe1 | 234 |
| 1162644897062641666 | H.E. is right. One more masters degree does not necessarily improve your chances of a well paying job. Vijana, if you don’t see a way forward don’t run away. Jitafutie njia ya kuwa Jobs or Gates wa Kenya. https://t.co/cSjsbfRpde | 222 |
| 1351948747438219266 | Vipi waKenya! I'm Eric Kneedler, starting tonight I'll be Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, @USEmbassyKenya. Let's continue to engage on matters #USKEPartnership and build on our over 55 years of friendship on security, health, education, trade and so much more! https://t.co/ZNfb0MUGle | 210 |
| 1635651013204901888 | Over the past week my team and I met with the LGBTQI+ community & stakeholders to support human rights of LGBTQI+ persons. The U.S. proudly advances efforts to protect LGBTQI+ persons from discrimination & violence and will continue to stand up for human rights & equality. | 181 |
| 1287098650867519491 | Mgondi stole my biscuits! #Stopthesethieves If thievery in Kenya was only about biscuits...things would be just fine. https://t.co/bLAG1cem9B | 167 |
| 1641688298895679489 | The United States is deeply concerned by recent reports of attacks against journalists. Protecting press freedom and safety is a cornerstone of democracy. | 157 |
| 1562294173172219904 | I am excited to be the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya and will do my best to represent the interests of the Kenyan people and the American people! #USKEPartnership https://t.co/Tj8HFIeuVP | 140 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1351948747438219266 | Vipi waKenya! I'm Eric Kneedler, starting tonight I'll be Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, @USEmbassyKenya. Let's continue to engage on matters #USKEPartnership and build on our over 55 years of friendship on security, health, education, trade and so much more! https://t.co/ZNfb0MUGle | 8416 |
| 1562294173172219904 | I am excited to be the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya and will do my best to represent the interests of the Kenyan people and the American people! #USKEPartnership https://t.co/Tj8HFIeuVP | 7838 |
| 1564512939138482181 | .@AnyangNyongo, congratulations on your re-election and thank you for making time to meet with me on my first visit to Kisumu! Kisumu is a beautiful city and host to numerous U.S. investments, American businesses, U.S. citizens & embassy programs. 👏 https://t.co/5xidNBzN3w | 7538 |
| 1564471852482846720 | Happy to ✈️ to Kisumu this morning – my first county visit in Kenya! Looking forward to a great day meeting local leaders, and U.S. Embassy staff leading critical U.S programs and investments. https://t.co/th1kq9FNHW | 7419 |
| 1137777186235174912 | Corruption-ni Kama mbwa kubwa na nono. Anakuja Kwa Boma lako kila siku, anaingia ndani ya ghala lako na kukula chakula chako. Unampapasa kisha anaenda kwa boma nyingine. Na wananchi wanashangaa kwa nini wako na njaa. Lakini kama Thievery, mbwa huyo angekuwa Mg’ondi, mngemfukuza! https://t.co/B6ovTn7hmB | 7033 |
| 1571493857602437120 | Thrilling experience for my husband and me to hike Mt. Longonot today! 🇰🇪 is such a beautiful country and we are just getting started to #TembeaKenya. https://t.co/EFFPeOdzgw | 6449 |
| 1557727763838439425 | Pleasure to have visited @iebc’s National Tallying Center at the @Bomasofkenya today. Thank you IEBC Chairman @WChebukati and Commissioners for your welcome. https://t.co/pRbI4crgFO | 6273 |
| 1570708346449297411 | Reducing visa wait times is my number one priority. We are all working hard to do this! https://t.co/Tupl5n6wMN | 5314 |
| 1555786936228405248 | Honored to have presented my credentials to President Kenyatta yesterday. I am committed to building upon and strengthening the enduring partnership between Kenya and the United States, Kenyans and Americans. Kazi ianze! https://t.co/qnO6FUGe1q | 5042 |
| 1629127200401129472 | .@FLOTUS Dr. Jill Biden has touched down in Kenya. Karibu! #FLOTUSinKenya https://t.co/sExez91j8m | 4980 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #usamarafiki | 195 |
| #uskepartnership | 33 |
| #stopthesethieves | 13 |
| #magicalkenya | 8 |
| #covid19 | 6 |
| #amchambizsummit | 5 |
| #usamarifiki | 5 |
| #flotusinkenya | 4 |
| #ramadan | 4 |
| #covax | 4 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| @usembassykenya | 16 |
| @usaidkenya | 6 |
| @dci_kenya | 5 |
| @tunajibu | 5 |
| @flotus | 4 |
| @amchamke | 4 |
| @cdckenya | 4 |
| @washfellowship | 4 |
| @secblinken | 4 |
| @turkanacountyke | 4 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇪 | 19 | Kenya |
| 🇺🇸 | 16 | United_States |
| 👏 | 2 | clapping_hands |
| 🌳 | 1 | deciduous_tree |
| 📚 | 1 | books |
| 🔖 | 1 | bookmark |
| ✈️ | 1 | airplane |
| 🦮 | 1 | guide_dog |
| ⚾ | 1 | baseball |
| 🐐 | 1 | goat |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Flags | 36 |
| Animals & Nature | 4 |
| Objects | 2 |
| People & Body | 2 |
| Travel & Places | 2 |
| Activities | 1 |