Google has released its year in search 2024 lists for Kenya, offering a glimpse into the interests that captured Kenyans throughout the year. Google’s Year in Search is an annual analysis that reveals the top trending lists and also spotlights what the world searches to see, learn and do.
SHA leads the top trending news list for Kenyans this year. The Social Health Authority (SHA), a new healthcare system launched to replace the now defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) as the primary healthcare provider for Kenyans captured the interest of Kenyans.
The Finance Bill 2024, a legislation that proposed changes to the country’s tax laws with an aim to generate revenue for the government to fund its programs and address economic challenges sparked search interest this year.
Kenyans were concerned about the Finance Bill 2024, which proposed increased taxes. Public protests, mainly by Gen Z, led to the government withdrawing the bill. The US Elections 2024 was third place on the top trending news in Kenya this year.
In the personalities category, the top trending local personalities list is led by the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, after his impeachment became a national topic of debate. He is followed by Rebecca Miano, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, and Soipan Tuya, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence.
The top trending global personalities in 2024 is a mix of political figures, and entertainment personalities led by Jamaican reggae and dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel, the US President-Elect Donald Trump and American televangelist Benny Hinn, who held a crusaded dubbed, Healing the Nation at the Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi in February, an event that marked his return to Kenya after more than two decades.
Kenyans love for football continued to manifest this year. The sports list was dominated by AFCON, which took place between January and February in Ivory Coast and was filled with goals, drama, and unexpected outcomes.
This was followed by Euro 2024, which was hosted in Germany from between June and July involving 24 teams. Kenyans also searched for the Olympics 2024 Schedule.
The death of Brian Chira, a content creator who died in a hit-and-run accident in March, was the most searched loss by Kenyans. His death sparked widespread mourning among his fans, friends, and family, with thousands attending his funeral to honor his memory and celebrate his impact as a content creator.
Kenyans also went online to search about the deaths of Charles Ouda, a renowned actor, director, scriptwriter and singer who made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. Media personality Rita Tinina’s passing follows, as she succumbed to severe pneumonia.
Kenyans satisfied their culinary curiosities with searches for chicken curry recipe, pumpkin soup recipe and various other delectable dishes, reflecting their growing love for diverse flavours.
Entertainment-wise, “Supacell,” “Damsel” and “Shogun” topped the list of trending movies and TV shows, while Kenyans were also keen on finding the lyrics to popular songs like “Anguka Nayo,” “Kudade” and “Hit and Run.”
Other top-searched questions like “how to check KCSE results 2023,” “how to update token meter,” “how to say ‘hello’ in Italian,” “what is Airbnb,” “what is endometriosis,” “when are schools opening in Kenya,” and “when is Father’s Day in 2024” demonstrated Kenyans’ use of Search to explore their interests in 2024.
The full lists of top 10 trending searches by Kenyans in 2024 includes:
| Trending news 1. SHA2. Finance Bill 20243. US Elections 20244. Gachagua Impeachment5. Haiti6. Cyclone Hidaya7. Starlink Kenya8. Gen Z9. SHIF10. Ford Foundation | Trending local personalities 1. Gachagua2. Rebecca Miano3. Soipan Tuya4. Noordin Haji5. Kindiki6. Robert Nagila7. Kawira Mwangaza8. Jimmy Wanjigi9. John Mbadi10. Mutuse | Trending global personalities 1. Vybz Kartel2. Donald Trump3. Benny Hinn4. Kamala Harris5. Baltasar Engonga6. Joe Biden7. Diddy8. Bonny Mwaitege9. King Charles10. Katt Williams | Trending loss 1. Brian Chira2. Charles Ouda3. Rita Tinina4. Kelvin Kiptum5. Fred Omondi6. Allan Kiuna7. Mr Ibu8. Njambi Koikai9. Lizzie Wanyoike10. Peter Morgan Heritage |
| Trending sports 1. AFCON2. Euro 20243. Olympics 2024 Schedule4. Copa America5. Paralympics6. EPL Table 2024/257. Ballon d’Or 20248. Mikel Merino9. Lamine Yamal10. Leny Yoro | Trending movies & TV shows 1. Supacell2. Damsel3. Shogun4. The Boys5. Becky Citizen TV6. Deadpool7. Chasing My Rejected Wife8. Land of Bad9. The Penguin10. Dune 2 | Trending recipe 1. Chicken curry recipe2. Pumpkin soup recipe3. Recipe for cooking vegetables4. Margarita recipe5. Brownie recipe6. Vegetable rice recipe7. Tomato soup recipe8. Dawa recipe9. Liver recipe10. Kaimati recipe | Trending lyrics 1. Anguka Nayo Lyrics2. Kudade Lyrics3. Hit And Run Shenseea Lyrics4. Set It Lyrics5. Mimi Ni Mzabibu Baba Ni Mkulima Lyrics6. Not Like Us Lyrics7. Viviano Song Lyrics8. Nina Siri Naye Yesu Lyrics9. Ameniweka Huru Kweli Lyrics10. Maombi Yangu Yafike Kwako Lyrics |
| Trending ‘what’ 1. What is Airbnb2. What is endometriosis3. What is Gen Z4. What is okra water5. What is Remotask6. What is a cyclone7. What is solar eclipse8. What is the meaning of demure9. What is graves disease10. What is femicide | Trending ‘when’ 1. When are schools opening in Kenya2. When is Father’s Day in 20243. When is Easter 20244. When is Eid 20245. When is Ramadan 20246. When is US elections 20247. When is Euro 2024 starting8. When is Diwali 20249. When is Good Friday 202410. When was HELB established | Trending ‘how to’ 1. How to check KCSE results 20232. How to update token meter3. How to say “hello” in Italian4. How to apply for KUCCPS5. How to register for SHIF6. How to demonstrate osmosis in living tissues7. How to become a pro skater8. How to reverse mpesa sent to wrong number9. How to play aviator10. How to hype up your sports team that you support | |
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