This archive report was first published on 29 December 2019.
2019: A Year of Notable Breakthroughs and Memorable Events ¶
As the year 2019 comes to a close, it's essential to reflect on the numerous breakthroughs and events that shaped the lives of Kenyans and people worldwide.
From politics to sports, business, education, and showbiz, 2019 was an eventful year that witnessed both highs and lows for many individuals.
As a family, TUKO.co.ke also had its share of glorious moments, with stories that garnered significant readership and interactions across the globe.
Top 10 Most Read Stories on TUKO.co.ke in 2019 ¶
- 1. Singapore Billionaire Says Wealth Can't Replace Jesus A story about Singapore tycoon Philip Ng Chee Tat, who stated that every human, regardless of their social or economic status, is broken and can only be complete by acknowledging Jesus Christ, topped the list of most-read stories on TUKO.co.ke. The article received a staggering 6.23 million interactions on Facebook and 1.62 million views as of December 29, 2019.
- 2. Study Suggests Women Who Date Younger Men Have More Satisfying Relationships Sex psychologist Dr. Justin Lehmiller's study, which showed that women who dated younger men had more satisfying relationships, sparked a heated debate and garnered at least 484,995 engagements on Facebook and 328,826 views.
- 3. Radio Host Massawe Jappani Faults Celebrities for Posting Intimate Chats with Bob Collymore When Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore passed away in July 2019, celebrities in Kenya shared intimate conversations with the deceased, prompting radio host Massawe Jappani to call out this habit. The story amassed 575,877 views on site and over 6,700 interactions on Facebook.
- 4. 11 Photos of Bob Collymore and His Beautiful Kenyan Wife A photo story of the late Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore and his wife also stood out in 2019, depicting him as a great family man and highlighting the impact of his untimely death. The story had over 360,046 views on site.
- 5. Study Claims 33% of Women Go on Dates to Eat Free Food A study by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology found that up to 33% of women are willing to wine and dine with a man they don't like just to get a chance to eat a free meal. TUKO.co.ke published a story based on this study, which recorded 1,014,626 Facebook interactions and 249,855 views.
- 6. Prophet Owuor Claims He Will Be Murdered in Jerusalem and Resurrect After 3 Days Self-proclaimed Prophet David Owour claimed he would go through the same suffering as Jesus Christ, including being murdered in Jerusalem and resurrecting after 3 days. The story garnered more than 237,865 views and over 11,000 Facebook interactions.
- 7. Meet Top KCSE Girl Who Used to Fly from Home to School Long' al Chepengat Maureen, a 2019 KCSE candidate from West Pokot, left netizens in awe after it emerged she used to fly aboard a chopper to school. The story received more than 228,345 views and 10,732 Facebook engagements.
- 8. Woman Becomes Assistant Principal at School She Once Worked as Cleaner From a school cleaner to an assistant principal, Pam Talbert's inspiring story of rising through the ranks at Istrouma Middle School in the US was a highlight of 2019. The article got over 227,726 views on site and 777,302 interactions of Facebook, including 67,950 shares.
- 9. Meet the Hot Lass Who Swept Top Harambee Star Player Michael Olunga Off His Feet Celebrated soccer player Michael Olunga brought social media to a standstill after flaunting his gorgeous girlfriend. The story received at least 273,364 site views and 6,281 Facebook interactions.
- 10. Eldoret Man Who Impersonated Female Athlete and Nurse Arrested Hillary Kiprotich, who impersonated a woman and competed in athletic events, was arrested and arraigned after his real identity as a man was uncovered when he impersonated a nurse at an Eldoret-based hospital. The photo story on his confusing pictures, written by TUKO.co.ke's Linda Shiundu, has been able to get 199,680 page views while its Facebook interactions hit 1,424.
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