Argentina vs Cabo Verde World Cup Thriller: The Argentina versus Cabo Verde World Cup match was a dramatic upset attempt with Messi scoring in extra time.
Archived Pulse in Kenya
Country pulse digest
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Archived Pulse in Kenya
In Kenya, strong interest centers on recent World Cup matches with intense games involving Argentina, Cabo Verde, Colombia, and others generating significant search traffic.
Active topics
11
Search volume
81K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
11
Sports55% (6)
Money18% (2)
World18% (2)
Entertainment9% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Kenya are searching about these topics mainly to stay updated and follow ongoing events. Sports fans are actively following live World Cup matches and player performances to support their favorite teams and understand game outcomes. Citizens concerned about Thika Road disruptions and traffic police activity seek real-time updates and safety information to navigate challenges. Taxpayers want explanatory details on the new KRA tax amnesty to assess how they can benefit and comply during the limited window. Entertainment viewers look for episode recaps to keep pace with dramatic developments in popular reality TV shows.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Colombia Advances in World Cup: Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to secure a last 16 World Cup place.
Incidents on Thika Road Cause Disruptions: Thika Road experiences blockades, accidents, and protests causing disruptions.
KRA Tax Amnesty Program Launched: Kenya Revenue Authority announces a 6-month tax amnesty with no penalty interest to encourage tax compliance.
Vozinha's World Cup Heroics: Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha gained fame for his outstanding World Cup performance.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Kenya
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneyCooling
kenha
Searchers are seeking updates about Kenya National Highways Authority's road projects and youth programs.
1K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 2 days ago
02
SportsCooling
argentina vs cabo verde
The Argentina vs Cabo Verde match was a dramatic and historic World Cup knockout game that captivated fans globally.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
cape verde vs argentinacape verde
03
SportsCooling
colombia vs ghana
Colombia's victory over Ghana secured their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing significant fan interest.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
ghana vs colombiaghanaghana world cup
04
WorldCooling
traffic police
Traffic police activities and incidents have caused significant disruptions and concerns about road safety recently.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
05
WorldCooling
thika road
People are searching about recent disruptions and incidents on Thika Road, Kenya's major highway.
2K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 2 days ago
06
MoneyCooling
kra tax amnesty
Many are looking for information on the new KRA tax amnesty program in Kenya.
2K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 2 days ago
tax amnesty
07
SportsCooling
vozinha
People are following the story of Vozinha, the goalkeeper from Cape Verde, gaining attention for his remarkable performance against Lionel Messi in the World Cup.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
08
SportsCooling
canada vs morocco
People are searching for predictions and expert opinions about the upcoming World Cup Round of 16 match between Canada and Morocco.
1K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 2 days ago
fifa world cup 2026™
09
SportsCooling
round of 16 world cup 2026
Fans are looking up the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 schedule, qualified teams, and ticket prices to plan their viewing or attendance.
1K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 2 days ago
round of 16round of 16 fixtures
10
EntertainmentCooling
love island usa season 8 episode 26
Viewers are interested in updates and recaps of Love Island USA Season 8 Episode 26 as dramatic events unfold in the villa.
500+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 2 days ago
11
SportsCooling
brazil vs norway
Fans are actively following the Brazil vs Norway World Cup 2026 match with interest in live updates and expert predictions.
500+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 2 days ago
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 2 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 1K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 2 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
How road construction works in Kenya – KeNHA - People Daily
KeNHA Announces One-Year Programme for Youths in Four Counties - Kenyans.co.ke
KeNHA Unveils Massive KES 2.5 Billion Audit to Reshape High-Risk Corridors - iRAP
KeNHA Central Regional Director Paves the Way for Young Women in Engineering - Capitalfm.co.ke
How KeNHA pressed on with Sh3b project despite forgery claims - standardmedia.co.ke
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.