Top 10 Most Searched Kenyans On Google 2024. Here’s The List & Why .
Top 10 Most Searched Kenyans On Google 2024. Here’s The List & Why . Google Unveils 2024’s Most Searched Topics in Kenya: Gachagua, SHA Take Center Stage.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been named the most searched local personality in Kenya for 2024, according to Google’s “Year of Search” report released on December 10. Interest in Gachagua spiked in October following his impeachment, which dominated national headlines. The former DP was removed from office on October 17 after a majority of Senators supported a motion citing 11 counts of gross misconduct.
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Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and Defense CS Soipan Tuya also captured public interest, ranking second and third respectively. Other notable mentions in the top 10 included NIS Director Noordin Haji, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, journalist Robert Nangila, and Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
The Social Health Authority (SHA), introduced as a replacement for the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), emerged as the most trending topic of the year. SHA’s launch drew massive public attention, especially as the government pushed for nationwide registration. Other top news searches included the Finance Bill 2024, the U.S. elections, and Gachagua’s impeachment.
Global searches by Kenyans highlighted a fascination with international figures such as Vybz Kartel, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, televangelist Benny Hinn, and Vice President Kamala Harris. Locally, the tragic death of content creator Brian Chira in a hit-and-run accident became the most searched loss, followed by queries about the deaths of actor Charles Ouda and journalist Rita Tinina.
Kenya’s online landscape in 2024 showcased a blend of political intrigue, societal shifts, and global awareness, offering a glimpse into the topics that resonated most with its citizens. From SHA’s health reforms to Gachagua’s impeachment drama, Kenyans proved that their curiosity knows no bounds.
