Google Search Year in Review 2025: What Kenyans searched the most this year
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Google's 2025 Search Year in Review reveals what captured Kenyans' attention, with searches spanning politics, sports, and cultural trends. The passing of Raila Odinga, the CHAN tournament, and athletic achievements heavily influenced queries.
- The CHAN tournament was the top trending news search, reflecting Kenya's co-hosting of CHAN 2024.
- Faith Kipyegon was the most searched Kenyan personality, while the Odinga family dominated political searches.
- Manchester United's Benjamin Šeško was the most searched sports personality in Kenya, driven by transfer news.
- Searches related to loss were topped by Raila Odinga, indicating significant national grief and impact.
- Popular 'meaning' searches included "Enigma" and "Jowi," suggesting public interest in trending terms.
- "Ginger shots" topped recipe searches, reflecting a wellness trend, alongside traditional foods like "Uji power."
- Harry Belafonte's "Jamaica Farewell" was the most searched song lyrics, showcasing an eclectic music taste among Kenyans.
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