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Top 5 Most Paid YouTubers in Kenya 2022

YouTube has become a popular source of income for many Kenyans, particularly those who can attract consistent numbers of viewers on the social media network. As one of the most widely used video-content streaming platforms, YouTube provides content creators of all levels with a platform to showcase their talents and creativity, while earning money in the process.

In this article, we will be highlighting the top 5 celebrities in Kenya who are earning significant amounts of money from YouTube.

  1. Otile Brown: As the first Kenyan singer to reach one million YouTube subscribers, Otile Brown’s net worth has greatly increased. The average YouTuber with 1 million subscribers earns around Sh6 million per month. Currently, Otile Brown has 1.23 million subscribers.
  2. Sauti Sol: As one of Kenya’s most popular music groups, Sauti Sol is earning a significant amount of money through their YouTube channel, which has over 962,000 subscribers. Their YouTube account is one of the highest-earning channels, with a plethora of video uploads. Sauti Sol makes around Sh4.5 million each month from their music-focused YouTube channel.
  3. Jalang’o: Jalang’o recently became a politician and was voted in as the member of parliament for Lang’ata Constituency. With over 582,000 YouTube subscribers, the comedian-turned-politician undoubtedly makes millions from his channel. Jalang’o previously stated that he earned Sh1.8 million on his YouTube channel and Sh3 million on Instagram. According to sources, the comedian at one point revealed that he earns around Sh4 million every month on YouTube.
  4. Mungai Eve: Mungai Eve is one of the youngest YouTubers in Kenya at just 22 years old. At one point, the 22-year-old informed a local media that she earns Sh1.5 million on average per month and Sh700,000 on a ‘poor’ month.
  5. Njugush: Njugush, whose real name is Timothy Kimani, is a comedian who currently has 600,000 YouTube subscribers. He earns almost Sh1 million each month from YouTube thanks to his entertaining skits. He also makes a lot of money through ads and endorsements.

In conclusion, YouTube has become a profitable outlet for many Kenyans, particularly celebrities who can garner consistent numbers and viewers on the social media network. These top 5 celebrities in Kenya are evidence of how much money can be made through the platform, with some earning millions of shillings each month.