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Pulse Live Kenya (@pulselivekenya) is a Nairobi-based youth media channel publishing news, entertainment, lifestyle and interview clips for Kenyan audiences. The channel has about 92,900 subscribers and a median of 181 views per video, uploading roughly 10 videos a quarter. Rate range is $150 to $250 per video, with Shorts-heavy output priced lower.

Why brands book Pulse

Reach Kenya's young urban audience with low-cost, fast-turnaround video.

  • Median of 181 views per video on 92,900 subscribers; Shorts views run lower than long-form.
  • Roughly 42 uploads in the last 365 days, so placements can be scheduled regularly.
  • Recent items reached 1,000 to 4,800 views, showing peaks around awards and viral topics.
Best forbeverage and event promotions in Nairobicareer and employment tools for young Kenyans
Watch forMedian views are low relative to subscriber count, so verify current reach before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Entertainment55%
Lifestyle30%
News15%
Formats
news explainer clips, street interviews, event recaps, awards speeches
Tone
informal, playful
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Clean, lightly edited
Typical length
under 2 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Positive share of 30 comments
Engagement1.7%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow to get a job or internship in Kenyawhich Nairobi events are worth attendingwhat the latest Kenyan influencer and celebrity news means
Age
40%18-24
40%25-34
12%35-44
8%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
Kenya85%
Uganda4%
Tanzania3%
LanguagesEnglish 70%Swahili 30%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
beverages, financial services, real estate, career tools
Affiliate links
No

Recent videos reference a Brown Spirits and KWAL promotion and a KCB savings promotion described in video descriptions, but these are presented as Pulse-hosted campaign coverage rather than marked sponsorships.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Mostly light entertainment and job-market content; the awards and news clips touch on business and public figures without graphic material.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube93k18110

Benchmark score: 29 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers0 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days10 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform19 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 3 days ago.

We inform & engage - 24/7 Adverts: 📧 ads@pulse.co.ke Pulse Kenya is the leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Kenya's young audience - and providing expansive media reach and creative marketing solutions to our partners.
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About Pulse Live Kenya

Pulse Live Kenya (@pulselivekenya) is a Nairobi-based media channel run by Pulse Kenya, which describes itself as a media company informing and engaging Kenya's young audience. The channel posts short news explainers, street interviews, entertainment and lifestyle clips, event recaps and awards coverage, mostly in English with some Swahili and Sheng-style phrasing.

The channel has about 92,900 subscribers and 2,443 videos. Median views sit around 181 per video, with the strongest uploads reaching several thousand views. Based on the content, the audience is likely young urban Kenyans, roughly 18 to 34, interested in entertainment, careers and nightlife. These audience figures are estimates.

Recent campaign coverage includes beverage and banking promotions, though these are presented as Pulse-hosted coverage rather than labeled sponsorships. At an estimated $150 to $250 per video, the cost works out to a CPM of about $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, compared with $10 to $30 for typical paid ads. Brands running Kenya-focused awareness or event campaigns should consider booking.

Written from Pulse Live Kenya's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Pulse Live Kenya can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Pulse

How much does Pulse Live Kenya charge for a sponsored video?

Pulse Live Kenya's estimated rate is $150 to $250 per sponsored video, based on its median views of 181. Because the channel publishes many short Shorts, rates are set per placement and should be confirmed directly with the channel.

What does Pulse Live Kenya post about on YouTube?

Pulse Live Kenya posts short news explainers, entertainment and celebrity clips, street interviews, lifestyle features and coverage of Nairobi events and awards. Most videos are under two minutes and mainly in English with some Swahili.

How do I contact Pulse Live Kenya for a brand deal?

The channel lists ads@pulse.co.ke for advertising enquiries. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.