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Archived Pulse in Kenya
Country pulse digest
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Archived Pulse in Kenya
The main trend in Kenya centers around the 2026 FIFA World Cup with high interest in key matches, historic performances, and progressing teams.
Active topics
12
Search volume
72.1K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
12
Sports67% (8)
Politics25% (3)
Life8% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Kenya are primarily curious because the FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway, prompting them to follow live matches, standout player achievements, team standings, and tactical analyses, reflecting a strong intent to stay updated and engaged with the tournament's progression. In politics, users seek information about recent government appointments and local influential figures to understand potential impacts on governance and policy directions. Additionally, interest in the new KNEC digital certificate service shows a buying and practical intent, as users want to utilize the convenience of online access to their examination credentials.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Panama vs England Tactical Battle: Panama challenged England's tactics in a tightly contested 2026 World Cup match that secured England's group lead.
DR Congo's Historic World Cup Win: DR Congo secured their first-ever World Cup victory defeating Uzbekistan 3-1 and advanced to face England.
Dramatic Algeria-Austria Draw Eliminates Iran: Algeria and Austria drew 3-3 in a dramatic match that resulted in Iran's elimination from the tournament.
Croatia Advances Past Ghana: Croatia defeated Ghana to advance to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup Group L.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Kenya
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
panama vs england
People are following the Panama vs England World Cup 2026 match with emphasis on tactical play and player performances.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
world cup top scorers 2026 tableengland vs panama
02
SportsCooling
jordan vs argentina
People are following the Jordan vs Argentina World Cup 2026 match where Lionel Messi made a record-breaking performance.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
lionel messiargentina fc
03
SportsCooling
dr congo national football team vs uzbekistan national football team standings
People are following DR Congo's historic win over Uzbekistan in the 2026 World Cup and their upcoming match against England.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
dr congo vs uzbekistancongo vs uzbekistan
04
SportsCooling
algeria national football team vs austria national football team standings
The Algeria vs Austria football match ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, eliminating Iran from the 2026 World Cup's Group J stage.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
algeria vs austriaalgeriafootball fifa world cup
05
SportsCooling
croatia national football team vs ghana national football team standings
Croatia defeated Ghana to advance to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's Group L.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
ghana vs croatia
06
PoliticsCooling
kiraitu murungi
President William Ruto appointed Kiraitu Murungi as the chair of Kenya's Competition Authority board.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
07
LifeCooling
download knec e-certificates online
KNEC has launched a new online platform allowing Kenyans to download their KCSE and KCPE certificates electronically.
2K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 4 days ago
kcse certificatesknec
08
PoliticsCooling
kenya politics ndindi nyoro
Search interest has surged around Kenyan politician Ndindi Nyoro as people follow his activities and political developments.
1K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 4 days ago
09
SportsCooling
round of 32 world cup
Fans are actively following the FIFA World Cup round of 32 bracket and related match predictions ahead of the tournament knockout stage.
1K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 4 days ago
fifa world cup brackets
10
PoliticsCooling
n t v uganda
Uganda's military chief has ordered the shutdown of two major media outlets, including NTV Uganda.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 4 days ago
11
SportsCooling
south africa vs canada
The FIFA World Cup 2026 match between South Africa and Canada is attracting significant viewer interest and betting activity.
500+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 4 days ago
south africa vs canada prediction
12
SportsCooling
ireland vs india
The India versus Ireland T20 cricket series is drawing attention, especially for the second match with Ireland seeking a historic win.
100+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 4 days ago
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 4 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 20K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 4 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Panama vs. England tactical breakdown: England struggle against low block again - DAZN
Panama vs England Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™ - FOX Sports
Panama vs England player ratings as Jude Bellingham helps Three Lions top World Cup group - ESPN
Panama vs England Quick Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™ - FOX Sports
Panama vs England Extended Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™ - FOX Sports
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.