Kenyans have embraced the use of Instagram since its launch in 2010. Kenyans using the platform have grown over the years. Their use of the platform was especially boosted when Instagram was introduced on Android.
On ‘Kenyan Instagram’ there are certain users that stand out with their content and also their creativity. They include photographer Mutua Matheka who shares fanstatic images of Kenya and unique potraits. Today we showcase him and other men and women who shine on Kenyan Instagram.
1. j.mwai – Jacquie Mwai
Jacquie loves to travel and her Instagram feed is full of pictures from her travels. She also loves food which is also reflected in her feed.
2. jaydabliu – Joe Were
Joe Were is a photographer and a musician. His pictures are all rounded but his pictures of Nairobi and also his portraits stand out.
3. samdave69 – Samir Dave
Samir is an adventurer and whisky lover. His feed is filled with pictures of his travels and also lovely pictures of the Nairobi skyline.
4. tintseh – Tintseh
Tintseh’s feed is littered with fantastic portraits.
5. amutuma – Abdul Mutuma
Abdul takes micro-pictures of among other things, insects and also portraits.
6. xprsnst – Jebet N.
Jebet is a creative artist and photographer. She takes portraits, some of which are of herself.
7. truthslinger – Mutua Matheka
Mutua Matheka is probably the most popular Kenyan on Instagram. His feed has lovely pictures of Nairobi, which he has christened Nairobae, portraits and pics from his travels.
8. jackychacha – Jackie Chirchir
Jackie is a traveller and her feed is a reflection of this.
9. cedimungai – Cedi Mungai
Cedi is a photographer and adventurer. His feed ranges from portraits, pics of Nairobi and images from his travels.
10. lafrohemien – Sarah Waiswa
Sarah is a photographer with an interest in exploring identity on the African continent.
11. alexisnereah – Alexis
Alexis is a photographer that dabbles in experimental photography.
12. lyraoko – Lyra Aoko
Lyra is a photographer and lifestyle blogger
13. sanniesanford – Sannie Sanford
Sannie’s food pictures are to die for.
14. bikozulu – Jackson Biko
Biko doesn’t leave it to the pictures to tell the story. In the captions, he shares captivating stories that makes you look at the pictures in a different light.
15. maheshacharyake – Mahesh Acharya
Mahesh is a lawyer who loves to travel and his Instagram feed is filled with pictures from his travels.
16. soysos2 – Michael Soi
Soi is an artist and his art dominates his Instagram feed.
17. kidero_ag – Paul Kidero
18. thebongolese – Neema Jodie
Neema’s photos are visually interesting and creatively framed.
19. silvianjoki – Silvia Njoki
Silvia is a fashion blogger. Her feed features her in trendy clothes plus images from her travels.
20. amyvisuals – Amy Muhoro
Amy is an experimental and creative photographer. Her feed has retro photos.
21. ed_wainaina – Edwin Wainaina
Edwin is a portrait artist and he is good at it too. His portraits are a mix of famous people (and work) and ordinary Kenyans.
22. kabue_ – Kabue
Kabue is an artist who reproduces portraits via sketching.