Survey: 46% of Kenyans share secrets with chatbots

A Nendo study of 1,200 digitally literate Kenyans found 46.3% used AI for matters they kept secret from others, while 72% turned to chatbots for emotional support. 54.1% did so weekly; among 25–34-year-olds the figure reached 81.4%.

• 46.3% of respondents confided in AI secrets they hid from others
• 72% sought emotional support from chatbots, 54.1% weekly
• 81.4% of 25–34-year-olds used AI for personal guidance, under 50% among 45+
• Women reported emotional AI use more than men: 76% vs 68.4%