Kenyans on Twitter affectionately refer to themselves as #KOT - and they are not to be messed with.

The group has become a vociferous part of the Twitter landscape, often campaigning about a perceived injustice.

Now Tanzanians are hoping to emulate their success with Tanzanians on Twitter or #TOT.

But the Tanzanians are taking this one step further - they are establishing a governing body.

You can follow the electoral commission on @uchaguzi2016 , which is Swahili for election.

They have voted in a president - Fredrick Boshe - who appointed a the minister for information - Michael Paul Baruti

He told the BBC's Sammy Awami that he doesn't intend any rivalry with #KOT:

Quote Message: "We've realised we are neighbours and both have quite a huge presence on Twitter." "We've realised we are neighbours and both have quite a huge presence on Twitter."

And with that in mind, #TOT President Mr Boshe has tweeted the appointment of a Kenyan ambassador to Tanzania:

And Tanzanian ambassador to Kenya:

For other appointments, including the chief chemist, check the hashtag #NyadhfaNyingine which means "other positions" in Swahili.