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Nairobi launches Beijing-inspired underpass network to unclog central business district

Construction has begun on the Greenpark Terminus Pedestrian Underpass, a 500-metre Beijing-inspired walkway at Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway designed to protect pedestrians, improve traffic flow and complement other major road projects aimed at easing Nairobi’s congestion.

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How to Invest KES 28,000 Monthly in Kenya for Ten Years

A detailed analysis of government bonds, stocks, SACCOs, and real estate to guide long-term wealth creation amid Kenya's evolving economic landscape.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 8, 2025

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MSMEs: Kenya's Engine for Tackling Youth Unemployment

With youth unemployment posing a significant threat to Kenya's economic stability, the Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) sector has emerged as the primary driver of job creation.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 8, 2025

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Australia's Gambling Ad Debate Echoes Kenya's Regulatory Fight

As a major Australian media house demands compensation for a potential ban on betting advertisements, the debate offers a critical lens on Kenya's own struggle to balance lucrative media revenues with the rising social costs of gambling.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Nigeria's Skit Economy: A Billion-Naira Blueprint for Kenya's Digital Creators?

As Nigerian youths convert social media influence into a multi-billion shilling industry, an analysis of their success offers a compelling roadmap and cautionary tale for Kenya’s burgeoning creator economy amid high youth unemployment.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Kenya's New Tycoons: Skit Makers Build Million-Shilling Empires Online

Top digital comedians are converting social media influence into substantial wealth through brand endorsements, global tours, and diversified business ventures, signaling a major shift in Kenya's entertainment and economic landscape.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Parliament Halts Plan to Lower Cooking Gas Prices

A parliamentary committee has blocked a government move to regulate cooking gas importation through an open tender system, citing procedural flaws. The decision stalls efforts to lower prices for Kenyan households currently facing near-record high costs for the essential commodity.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Texas Sues Roblox Over Child Safety, Raising Red Flags for Kenyan Parents

A major US lawsuit accuses the popular gaming platform Roblox of failing to protect children from predators, putting a sharp focus on Kenya's own new regulations designed to hold tech giants accountable for online safety.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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South Africa and Rwanda in High-Stakes Race for African F1 Grand Prix

The battle to host Formula 1's return to Africa pits South Africa’s rich motorsport history against Rwanda's ambitious, state-backed vision, a decision with significant economic and geopolitical implications for the continent and the East Africa region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Safaricom Kenya Profit Hits Sh58.2B as Ethiopia Losses Halve

The telecommunications giant's robust domestic growth, powered by M-Pesa and data, is funding its high-stakes expansion into Ethiopia, where narrowing losses signal a potential long-term payoff for the region's most profitable company.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Qantas' New 22-Hour Flights Signal Major Shift in Global Aviation

Qantas's 'Project Sunrise' will connect Australia non-stop to London and New York, presenting a new frontier in aviation that could influence future long-haul strategies for carriers like Kenya Airways and reshape global travel routes.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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US Flight Cuts Begin Amid Record Government Shutdown

Thousands of domestic flights in the United States will be cancelled starting today, Friday, November 7, 2025, a move that could disrupt travel for Kenyans and impact cargo operations as the American government shutdown becomes the longest in history.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Power Bank Fire at Melbourne Airport Spotlights Global Air Travel Risk

An exploding power bank that injured a passenger and forced a lounge evacuation in Australia raises urgent safety questions for Kenyan travellers, as global aviation authorities grapple with the increasing risk of lithium-ion battery fires.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025