Raila Odinga and news related to him dominated Google searches in Kenya in 2025, according to a report released on Thursday, December 4Several people, including former Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, who died during the year, were also searched for in KenyaKenyans also googled new slogans that were invented during certain events in the country, hit songs and lyricsNancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features in digital and print media.
Google has released the top searches by Kenyans in 2025, detailing the most searched people, as well as news and lyrics.
Former PM Raila Odinga died while recuperating in India. Photo: Raila Odinga.
Source: FacebookIn nearly all categories, the late former prime minister Raila Odinga appeared prominently. According to the report, Kenyans turned to Google to make sense of the events shaping their lives and to stay connected to current affairs.
Why did Raila Odinga trend on Google? His name became highly popular following his sudden death on October 15, 2025, while recuperating in India.
His passing sparked national mourning, especially after he had been absent from the public eye due to illness in the month leading up to his death.
The report noted that most Kenyans asked Google, “Who is Raila Odinga?” and “Where is Raila Odinga?”
Related to his death, some also searched for the meaning of Enigma, Jowi, “What is Jowi in Luo?” and Jamaica Farewell lyrics.
Who and what were most searched in Kenya in 2025?Number
News
People
Sports
Loss
Songs
Lyrics
Meaning
1.
CHAN
Faith Kipyegon
Sesko
Raila Odinga
Jamaica Farewell—Harry Belafonte
Jamaica Farewell Lyrics
Enigma Meaning
2.
Raila Odinga
Winnie Odinga
Faith Kipyegon
Diogo Jota
Nathaniel Bassey-Adonai
Not Like Us Lyrics
Jowi Meaning
3.
SHA
Oburu Oginga
Joao Pedro
Charlie Kirk
Pawa-Mbosso
Pawa Lyrics
Conclave Meaning
4.
Diogo Jota
Ruth Odinga
Xavi Simons
Pope Francis
Donjo Maber-Dufla& Iyanni
Donjo Maber Lyrics
Demure Meaning
5.
Afya Yangu
Edward Kwach
Bryan Mbeumo
Chebukati
Backbencher- Toxic Lyrikali
Backbencher Toxic Lyrikali Lyrics
Kubant Meaning
6.
Charlie Kirk
James Orengo
Eberechi Eze
Albert Ojwang
Kodongklan-Nyaduse
Kasongo Lyrics
Habemus Papam Meaning
7.
Pope Francis
Rosemary Odinga
Madueke
Kimani Mbugua
Coster-Jowi
Shake It To The Max Lyrics
Wantam Meaning
8.
Museveni
Eliud Lagat
Noni Madueke
Hulk Hogan
Taya-Okellomax Taya-Okelloma
Nuru Yako Umenitoa Gizani Lyrics
Ayurvedic Meaning
9.
Chebukati
Margaret Nduta Vietnam
Donnarumma
Ngugi Wa Thiong’o
Bien—All My Enemies Are Suffering
Uniondolee Dhambi Nitakase Lyrics
Saba Saba Meaning
10.
IEBC
Justin Muturi
Omar Marmoush
Kyalo Mbobu
My Darling, Chella
Minister of Enjoyment Lyrics
Blood Moon Meaning
Why did Kenyans search for Nduta and Lagat?Meanwhile, Kenyans searched for Margaret Nduta, a Kenyan woman who was set to be executed in Vietnam.
Nduta had been arrested for smuggling illegal drugs into the country, though she insisted she was not the owner. The government later intervened in her case.
Attention also turned to Eliud Lagat, the deputy inspector general of police, who was implicated in the murder of teacher Albert Ojwang at the Central Police Station in Nairobi.
Ojwang was arrested from his home in Homa Bay, driven to Nairobi, and tortured to death just hours later.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
