Google has released Kenya’s Year in Search 2025 on December 4th, showing how the nation was deeply engaged with politics, sports, culture, and the search for meaning.

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.

This article reviews the top 10 most googled Kenyans and questions in the year 2025.

Raila Odinga

The Former Prime Minister dominated Kenya’s search story in 2025, leading the trending Kenyan public figures list and surfacing prominently second in news-related searches.

Raila Odinga died on October 15, 2025.

His achievements for the country and political influence for the nation made him a statesman who was loved by many.

Faith Kipyegon

Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon was born on January 10, 1994, and she is a Kenyan middle and long-distance runner.

Currently, Faith is the world record holder for 1500 metres.

Her achievements in athletics impressed many Kenyans who stormed Google to find more information about her past, present, and future.

Kipyegon has won a gold medal in the 1500 meters at the 2017, 2022, 2023, and 2025 World Championships and in the 5000 metres at the 2023 World Championships.

Winnie Odinga

Winnie Irmgard Odinga is the daughter of the late Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

She is also a Kenyan politician serving as an East African Community member of Parliament in the fifth East African Legislative Assembly in Arusha, representing the Government of Kenya.

Winnie’s speeches during his father’s burial and being linked to Raila directly made her secure public influence fast.

She also aired powerful remarks concerning the stance of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party in a broad-based government.

Oburu Odinga

Oburu is the brother of Raila Odinga and is currently the party leader of the ODM party.

His appointment to assume the position of ODM party Chairmanship that was left vacant after the death of Raila Odinga made headlines across social media platforms.

In addition, being related to Raila made him popular as he was among the top persons to arrange the State funeral of his brother.

Ruth Odinga

Ruth Busia Adhiambo Odinga is a sister of the late Raila Odinga.

She is also a Kenyan politician and current County Woman Representative for Kisumu County.

Raila’s death made her catch headlines as she was with Raila in India a few moments before his death and was recounting some of the moments.

Her physical appearance also made trends across social media platforms.

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Edward Kwach

Edward was a veteran radio presenter and an actor who passed away on April 28 following a battle with meningitis.

His sudden death threw the media industry into mourning.

Kwach’s influence in the media industry captivated the audience from Capital FM, Homeboyz Radio, Kiss FM, EA FM, and Nation FM.

James Orengo

He is the Governor of Siaya County.

Siaya is the home county of Raila Odinga.

Raila’s death brought the country to a standstill; therefore, people were likely to navigate information around his ancestral homeland.

Orengo was a very close ally of Raila Odinga.

The Former Prime Minister was interred in Opodo farm, Bondo area, Siaya County.

Rosemary Odinga

She is the second child of Raila Odinga.

Rosemary is an entrepreneur and well-known for being a snail farmer.

The death of his father contributed to her being searched by Kenyans.

Eliud Lagat

Lagat is the Deputy Inspector General of Police.

He made headlines after the death of Albert Ojwang sparked public outrage.

Ojwang died under unclear circumstances while in the custody of the Nairobi Central Police Station.

His death led to protests in various parts of the country, including Nairobi.

Lagat was treated as a person of interest in the murder of Ojwang, as he ordered his arrest.

Margret Nduta – Vietnam

The Kenyan national was sentenced to death by the Vietnamese government for allegedly trafficking.

However, she was sentenced to life imprisonment in August.

Trending Questions

1. Who is Charlie Kirk?

Charles James Kirk was an American right-wing political activist, media personality and entrepreneur.

He was a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025.

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2. Who is the new pope?

This is the second frequently asked question by Kenyans.

After the death of Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV was appointed to be the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City.

Additionally, he is the first Pope to have been born in the United States

3. Where is Raila Odinga?

Kenyans have been asking this question, according to Google.

However, Raila Odinga died on October 15, 2025, and was interred in Opodo farm in Bondo.

4. What is happening in Sudan?

Most Kenyans are curious to know what exactly is happening in Sudan.

This comes as Sudan is experiencing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

5. What is Rhema Feast?

Rhema Feast question comes in the fifth as people wanted to know what it’s all about, what happens among others.

Therefore, this is a multi-day prophetic event that includes worship, prayer, and preaching, aimed at fostering unity and revival.

6. What is happening in Congo?

This year Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has experienced a severe humanitarian crisis driven by an escalating, decades-long conflict in the eastern part of the country involving over 100 armed groups, primarily the M23 rebels, the Congolese army, and foreign actors.

Kenyans were curious to know the progress.

7. What is a blood moon?

It is a total lunar eclipse, where the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting a reddish glow on the moon.

In 2025, a blood moon appeared, and therefore, people wanted to gather more information about it.

8. Who is Raila Odinga?

After his demise, Raila was accorded a State funeral that had never been witnessed before, even by former Presidents.

Kenyans wanted to gather more information about him.

9. When is Balloon d’Or 2025

Balloon d’Or is an individual award given every year to the best player of the year who has scored, assisted, and lifted some major trophies.

The ceremony happened on September 22 in Paris.

10. What is Jowi in Luo?

During the burial ceremony of Raila Odinga, he was acknowledged as “Jowi” by various speakers and audiences.

Jowi means buffalo, an animal that symbolizes strength, courage, and power.

It was a phrase used to chant and honor Raila Odinga for the legacy he left behind.

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