From a dramatic night in European football to high-stakes political moves in Asia, global headlines are driving Kenya’s trending conversations today.
UEFA group-phase clashes dominated timelines after a stunning Bodo Glimt rout of Manchester City, as stars like Gabriel Jesus and Rodri remained in the spotlight. Beyond football, Japan’s prime minister’s snap election call and renewed outrage over the mistreatment of Senegal fans in Morocco have also fueled debate, alongside growing concern over road safety closer home.
Here are the top 10 trending topics in Kenya
JapanRevival2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced that she will this Friday, January 23, dissolve Parliament, triggering an early general election scheduled for February 8 and pledging to suspend 8 percent food consumption tax and ramp up spending on jobs, households and defense to 2 percent on Gross Domestic Product, fueling the country’s debt crises.
The country’s government bond yields have surged to an all-time record high 3.6 percent.
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.
The show is hosted by Evah Mwalili, popularly known as Mama Taifa.
“This is the day that the Lord has made… Welcome to prayer Wednesday,” Mama Taifa shared.
Bodo/Glimt
The Norwegian side ran riot against Manchester City as a brace from Kasper Hogh and Jens Petter Hauges secured a 3-1 win, their first victory in the Champions league. Pep Guardiola’s side pulled a goal back through Rayan Cherki but it wasn’t enough to earn them a point.
“The game reminded us no matter how rich you are, village people can still deal with you,” BenKingsley Nwashara shared.
It was City’s second loss in a row after last weekend’s 2-0 against Manchester United.
Morocco
The Afcon 2025 tournament’s first runners up continue to feature prominently in Kenya’s conversations.
Fans want CAF to take action against the team following injustices after the 1-0 loss in the finals against Senegal last Sunday.
Videos of black Africans being mistreated in stadiums and public spaces in Morocco have been taking rounds in the past days even as reports indicated that a Senegalese fan was killed in the clashes.
Many want the country banned from ever hosting the Afcon tournament, raising questions why no action had been taken despite Senegal getting sanctioned over dramatic scenes during the finals including a walkout over a controversial VAR penalty.
GabrielJesus
The Arsenal’s attacker who scored a brace in team’s last night UEFA champions clash in Sansiro has clarified that he has no intention of leaving the London club in the January transfer window despite interest from several teams including his boyhood club Palmeiras.
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Last night’s Inter Milan vs Arsenal champion league clash in Italy is also trending. It was Arsenal’s seventh straight win in Champions League group phase matches for the first time.
Rodri
The Manchester City defensive midfielder, who was the captain for the night, was sent off after picking up two bookings in just 53 seconds, worsening the team’s woes.
BreakfastClubKBC
A weekday morning programme airing on Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) that covers current affairs, politics, governance, economy, health, culture, and trending national conversations.
Hosted by Nick Ndeda, the show features live interviews with government officials, politicians, experts, and newsmakers and encourages public participation through social media.
SafetyBeyondHeadlines
A social media push for a deeper conversation about safety issues, especially in the context where people feel media coverage focuses mainly on sensational stories, overlooking the real underlying causes and solutions.
The hashtag has been prompted by growing concern over road safety following a surge in accidents and fatalities in the recent past, and calls for safety awareness campaign and accountability, beyond news coverage.
JetourKenya
The Chinese automotive Marque is heavily promoting its vehicles- a range of SUVs imported into the Kenyan market, locally.
