Kenya’s trending hashtags reflect a mix of politics, policy, privacy and sports shaping the national conversation.
Political debate has flared after Winnie Odinga dismissed Oketch Salah’s claim of being the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga’s adopted son, reigniting questions of legacy and identity. In governance, Universal Health Coverage is in focus, with supporters highlighting President William Ruto’s healthcare reforms under the Social Health Authority, which has registered 29 million Kenyans.
Meanwhile, calls to secure personal data have gained momentum following the 2026 Data Privacy Conference in Mombasa. On the sports front, Arsenal topping the English Premier League is trending locally, despite fan frustration over last weekend’s loss to Manchester United.
Let’s dive into the top 10 trends in Kenya
PureBiblicalWonder
This top trend is about Prophet David Owour’s last Sunday’s healing service in Kawasaki City, Japan, where people are reported to have received healing with church followers calling it end time revivals
“…By the power of the BLOOD OF JESUS, the crippled walk, the blind see, the deaf hear, and the mute speak. These are not ordinary signs.
They call this generation to prepare for the COMING OF JESUS,” Kevin Kirui shared.
DeliveringThePlan
Seen as a government sponsored hashtag, it’s mainly about President William Ruto’s consistent delivery on his manifesto.
Netizens have been highlighting some of key achievements by the Kenya Kwanza administration including the Social Health Authority, affordable housing programme, labour export plan, world class stadium and recruitment of thousands of teachers.
“Real accountability invites scrutiny. Read the UDA manifesto. Then review the progress made so far. The consistency between promise and performance tells a powerful story — one of work, focus, and follow-through,” Rolex Rono Kirwogin shared.
The hashtag is trending alongside #PagebyPage that also highlights Ruto’s achievements in the last three years.
SHAAt29Million
This is mainly about Taifa Care registering 29 million Kenyans under the Social Health Authority by January 27, 2026.
“Progress is built through consistency. Each new enrollment strengthens the foundation of universal health care,” JebetKe shared.
WinnieOdinga
The EALA MP stirred up controversy during last night’s Citizen TV’s Explainer after dismissing Oketch Salah as her late father’s adopted son.
She also dismissed Salah’s claims of funding Raila Odinga’s trips abroad and being by his side during the former Prime Minister’s last moments in October last year.
She also stressed on the need for ODM party reforms ahead of 2025 elections
NurunaEvahMwalili
The Radio 47 weekday show, that precedes breakfast show and runs between 4-6am is an inspirational/faith program featuring testimonies (Ushuhuda) and uplifting word segments aimed at giving listeners spiritual exhortation to start the day, is the fourth most trending topic in Kenya.
“Welcome to Prayer Wednesday, good morning. Kwema Mwana Ligi? Wacha ndio ya Bwana iende nasi siku ya leo, ushindi ni wetu 💪,” show host Evah Mwalili, popularly known as Mama Taifa shared Wednesday morning.
PagebyPage
Trending alongside DeliveringThePlan, this hashtag highlights key Kenya’s achievements across various sectors from infrastructure, education, manufacturing, sports and agriculture, under President William Ruto’s three-year tenure.
“Seven million Kenyans were delisted from CRB, restoring credit access, reviving entrepreneurship, supporting households, and improving financial inclusion nationwide. #Page by Page,” Kevo Atandi shared.
LoveAtFirstTry
It’s a Kenya Rugby-inspired social trend from a campaign/event tied to Valentine’s and the upcoming HSBC SVNS2 rugby tournament at Nyayo Stadium on Feb 14–15, 2026.
On Instagram, it’s being used by creators in the context of romantic moments and first-love storytelling, beyond just rugby.
Arsenal
Arsenal Football Club is trending again locally- here’s why. While fans across the world continue to share their frustrations following last Sunday’s loss to Manchester at the Emirates, many continue to hail the team for maintaining the lead with 50 points from 23 matches that include 15 wins.
“The game has shifted, it is no longer enough to dominate the ball or to attack well. The top sides now compete in, and often decide match through, the four phases that make teams excellent: organised attack, attacking transition, defensive transition and structured defence. At the highest level, those phases matter more than possession percentages or aesthetic debates. This is where Arsenal stand out,” Journalist Guillem Balague shared.
DeliveringUHC
Posts about Universal Health Coverage have been trending alongside those on Delivering the Plan.
“SHA is changing healthcare culture nationwide!
Inclusion, equity, affordability—hii si promise, ni reality,” Lusike Khadija posted.
TrusttheData
This is part of the theme at the 2026 Data Privacy Conference in Mombasa. The country is increasingly focusing on trust in data as a core part of its digital transformation, especially as the economy, government services, startups and media rely more on digital information.
The theme is “Trust the Data, Drive the Future”. Media Council of Kenya urged journalists to verify and handle data responsibly to maintain public trust.
World Data Privacy Day is marked on January 28.
