Fuel shortages and price concerns rise sharply in Kenya: Searches about fuel in Kenya have surged over 1,000% due to global shortages and crises affecting supply and prices, raising public concern about fuel
Regional Pulse in Kenya
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Regional Pulse in Kenya
Kenya’s current search trends reveal significant public concern about fuel shortages and rising prices alongside increasing interest in scholarships and academic results.
Active topics
16
Search volume
13.6K
Leading topic
Money
Attention mix
What the country is searching
16
Money31% (5)
Politics25% (4)
Life13% (2)
World13% (2)
Entertainment13% (2)
Sports6% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Kenya are curious about these topics to actively follow current and upcoming critical developments that directly affect their economic well-being, educational futures, and political landscape. Their intent centers on worrying about fuel scarcity and price inflation, planning their education finances through scholarships, following national exam results for academic and career decisions, seeking clarity and relief as taxpayers, and staying updated on major political realignments. Interest in school safety incidents and international conflicts also suggests a collective desire for understanding risks and implications impacting societal stability and security.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Growing demand for scholarships as educational support sought: Rising interest in scholarships reflects people's planning for financial aid and educational opportunities influenced by social changes and policy.
Heightened monitoring of KNEC March 2026 exam results: Kenyan searchers closely follow KNEC exam results release, indicating high public interest in national academic performance outcomes.
Kenyan taxpayers seek clarity and relief amid policy concerns: Taxpayers in Kenya express worries about tax policies and seek clarity amid disaster relief needs and corporate taxation issues.
ODM backs President Ruto's re-election bid in major political development: ODM party announces it will back President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election, foregoing its own presidential candidate
Public alarm grows over blaze at Jomo Kenyatta Boys High: Search interest spikes over a fire incident at Jomo Kenyatta Boys High, reflecting public concern about school safety.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Kenya
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneySurging
fuel
People are searching about fuel due to global shortages and crises affecting supply and prices, especially in regions affected by conflicts and economic conditions.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
02
MoneyPeaking
scholarship
Interest in scholarships is rising as people seek financial aid opportunities and educational support amid various evolving social and institutional contexts.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
03
LifeNew
knec march 2026 exam results
Searches for KNEC March 2026 exam results indicate that people are monitoring the release of examination outcomes in Kenya with heightened interest.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
04
MoneySurging
taxpayers
Taxpayers in Kenya are seeking clarity on tax policies amidst rising concerns and demands for relief due to natural disasters and corporate tax issues.
1K+ searches · 700% growthSearch volume up 400%
kenya revenue authority
05
PoliticsSurging
oburu odinga
The ODM party has announced it will back President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, foregoing its own presidential candidate.
1K+ searches · 500% growthSearch volume up 400%
06
WorldNew
jomo kenyatta boys high blaze
There is a surge in searches about a blaze at Jomo Kenyatta Boys High, indicating public concern about the fire incident.
1K+ searches · 800% growthFirst recent appearance
07
WorldNew
kenya school of government
Kenya School of Government is recognized for advancing public sector leadership and AI skills amid its 100-year celebration.
500+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
08
SportsNew
eng vs ind
Cricket fans are widely following the upcoming India vs England matches in 2026, including a one-off Test and ODIs.
200+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
09
MoneyNew
price
Increasing oil and gas prices related to Middle East conflicts are causing concerns about inflation and economic impact.
100+ searches · 500% growthFirst recent appearance
10
PoliticsSurging
islamic revolutionary guard corps
Interest in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps surged due to recent military conflicts involving Iran and the U.S.
200+ searches · 700% growthRank improved 1 places
11
EntertainmentNew
sheryl gabriella trending video
The trending video related to Sheryl Gabriella has attracted notable viewer interest.
500+ searches · 300% growthFirst recent appearance
12
PoliticsSurging
infotrak presidential poll william ruto
The Infotrak presidential poll featuring William Ruto is drawing increasing attention in Kenya.
500+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume up 150%
Money / Worrying | 1 hour ago
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 100+ recent searches and 500% growth. People are searching to understand a possible risk or disruption.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
US consumer inflation likely increased at a slow pace in June as gasoline prices retreated - Reuters
Oil prices jump as fighting flares in the Middle East, while Asian shares are mixed - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest N…
Oil prices see largest two-day percentage gain in four months on U.S.-Iran fighting - MarketWatch
Oil and gas prices jump, UK interest rate hike expectations increase as Middle East tensions ratchet higher – business l…
Even if inflation cooled in June, experts say price pressure isn’t over - NBC News
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.