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the language Swhilli is showing up on my searches since I was in Kenya on a vacation.

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Since I was in Kenya in June Swahili is showing up on my searches. It says English when I go to your preferences but still Swahili. Notice the Swahili words in the photo below taken from a search I was doing. Linda

Since I was in Kenya in June Swahili is showing up on my searches. It says English when I go to your preferences but still Swahili. Notice the Swahili words in the photo below taken from a search I was doing. Linda
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In case the above doesn't do the trick, would you please check this :

https://www.google.com/preferences?hl=en&fg=1

You'll have to scroll down to 'Region Settings' - in case you have to change the setting : don't forget to click 'Save'.

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Try to clear the Google cookies.

Clear the Cache and remove the Cookies from websites that cause problems via the "3-bar" Firefox menu button (Options/Preferences).

"Remove the Cookies" from websites that cause problems:

  • Options/Preferences -> Privacy & Security
    Cookies and Site Data -> Manage Data

"Clear the Cache":

  • Options/Preferences -> Privacy & Security
    Cookies and Site Data -> Clear Data -> Cached Web Content: Clear
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In case the above doesn't do the trick, would you please check this :

https://www.google.com/preferences?hl=en&fg=1

You'll have to scroll down to 'Region Settings' - in case you have to change the setting : don't forget to click 'Save'.