Earlier this week, Google released the results of its 2019 ‘Year in Search’, providing a unique insight into the year’s biggest moments and top trends based on searches conducted in Kenya.
Search trends information is gleaned from data collated by Google based on what Kenyans have been searching for and asking Google this year. Google processes more than 40 000 search queries every second. This translates to more than a billion searches per day and 1.2 trillion searches per year worldwide.
This year’s trending searches show Kenyans’ keen interest in the world and people around them. Pop culture, sports and politics captured the nation’s attention. From tech ‘How to’s…’ to Bird Box, Bob Collymore and Census 2019, Kenyans use search to find out about the things that really matter to them. Here’s a closer look at Kenya’s ‘Year in Search’:
Top ten trending news searches
