World Cup 2026 football fever dominates searches: Massive surge in following World Cup matches including Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway and France vs Sweden.
Archived Pulse in Kenya
Country pulse digest
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Archived Pulse in Kenya
Kenyan interest is intensely focused on the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, particularly games involving Côte d'Ivoire, Norway, France, and Mexico. Alongside this sports enthusiasm, there is increased attention on Kenya Revenue Authority customs transit goods licensing amid regulatory concerns.
Active topics
10
Search volume
79.3K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
10
Sports70% (7)
Money10% (1)
Culture10% (1)
Technology10% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Kenya are mainly curious to follow and stay updated on the live events, results, and player performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as indicated by the 'following' intent on multiple football-related searches. The rise in queries about customs transit goods licensing shows an explanatory intent, where users seek to understand regulatory frameworks and compliance processes affecting business or trade activities. The interest in Tony Ndiema carries a 'remembering' intent, as people look to commemorate his life and contributions to music.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Growth in searches about KRA customs transit goods licensing: Increasing interest in Kenya Revenue Authority customs transit goods licensing indicates concerns over trade regulations.
Kenyan cultural interest peaks on Tony Ndiema's legacy: Tributes and remembrances rise for Luo musician Tony Ndiema following his recent passing.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Kenya
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsNew
portugal vs croatia
The upcoming World Cup round of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia is drawing significant viewer interest.
200+ searches · 200% growthFirst recent appearance
sport pesa
02
SportsNew
côte d'ivoire vs norway
People are searching for updates and information about the World Cup match between Côte d'Ivoire and Norway.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
norway vs ivory coastivory coast vs norway
03
SportsSurging
france vs sweden
Searches focus on Kylian Mbappé's performance in the France versus Sweden World Cup match.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 3900%
kylian mbappé
04
SportsNew
mexico vs ecuador
The Mexico versus Ecuador World Cup match is being closely followed, including live updates and weather impacts.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
05
MoneyNew
kra customs transit goods licensing
There is growing interest in licensing rules for transit goods under Kenya Revenue Authority customs regulations.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
06
SportsNew
world cup results
People in Kenya are actively following live updates and results of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, especially matches involving Mexico.
1K+ searches · 50% growthFirst recent appearance
mexico national football teammexico
07
CultureNew
tonny ndiema
Many in Kenya are searching to remember and learn about Luo musician Tony Ndiema, who recently passed away.
500+ searches · 600% growthFirst recent appearance
tony ndiema
08
SportsNew
viktor gyökeres
Viktor Gyökeres is prominently featured in recent football transfer rumors and discussions.
200+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
09
SportsNew
argentina vs cape verde
Cape Verde's national football team and president express confidence ahead of their World Cup match against Argentina.
200+ searches · 100% growthFirst recent appearance
10
TechnologyNew
whatsapp usernames
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to reserve unique identifiers for chatting and enhancing privacy.
200+ searches · 300% growthFirst recent appearance
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 200+ recent searches and 200% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearanceConfidence: low
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
PREVIEW | Portugal vs Croatia: team news, lineups, predictions (World Cup 03/07) - Yahoo Sports
How to watch Portugal vs Croatia live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction - NBC Sports
Portugal vs. Croatia: How to watch, stream World Cup Round of 32 match - MLSsoccer.com
Get your Portugal vs Croatia tickets for the 2026 World Cup on Tickets MARCA - MARCA
Portugal vs Croatia: World Cup knockout clash awaits - International Federation of Football History & Statistics
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.