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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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Kenya's Inflation Rate Eases to 3.8% in May Driven by Moderating Food and Transport Costs

Kenya’s annual inflation rate dropped to 3.8% in May 2025 from 4.1% in April, primarily due to moderating increases in food and transport prices, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. This keeps inflation within the Central Bank’s target range.

SOStreamline Official

May 30, 2025

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Kenya GDP Growth and Its Impact on Real Estate Investments

latest GDP growth data, explores the factors driving this growth, and analyzes its potential impact on various real estate investments

Ssouthfrontproperties

May 28, 2025

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Investing in Office Spaces And Retail Properties

Commercial real estate is a high-stakes, high-reward field that attracts investors looking for robust returns and long-term growth

Ssouthfrontproperties

May 28, 2025

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A Guide to Buying Land in Kenya

Buying land in Kenya can be a rewarding investment, whether you're looking to build a home, start a business, or simply hold onto the land as it appreciates in value. However, it also involves navigating a complex legal and regulatory landscape.

KKingsdevelopers

May 28, 2025

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Kenyan Counties Can Generate KSh 260 Billion Annually Through Local Taxes, Says CRA

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) reported that Kenyan county governments have the potential to collect Sh260.6 billion annually from local taxes, urging them to improve collection from the current average of 65% of potential.

SOStreamline Official

May 27, 2025

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Risk Management in Property Investment in Kenya

In Kenya's real estate market, success favors the prepared, not just the brave! You must be ready for any potential risks in real estate investing in Kenya

Kkochproperties

May 26, 2025

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Government Defends Hustler Fund Expansion, Cites Empowerment of 25.8M Kenyans

Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni stated that Kenya’s Hustler Fund, having reached nearly 26 million Kenyans, will receive additional financing to meet demand. She emphasized that loan defaults will not be forgiven, and borrowers must clear existing debts to access further credit.

SOStreamline Official

May 26, 2025

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Kenya Government Plans Additional Safaricom Stake Sale to Boost Development Coffers

Kenya’s finance ministry announced it will offer additional shares of Safaricom on the stock market, allowing private investors to purchase a portion of the government’s stake in the telecommunications giant to raise funds for development.

SOStreamline Official

May 26, 2025

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Government Launches Maize Subsidy Program to Stabilize Soaring Flour Prices

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe announced the release of 200,000 bags of maize to registered millers at a subsidized price in a new program aimed at stabilizing escalating flour costs, with strict conditions for miller participation.

SOStreamline Official

May 26, 2025

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Kenya Targets 27% Surge in Ugandan Tourist Arrivals by Year-End, Promotes East African Vibe

Kenya aims for a 27% increase in tourist arrivals from Uganda in 2025, targeting about 300,000 visitors, leveraging improved connectivity and joint regional marketing efforts like the “Visit East Africa: Feel the Vibe” campaign.

SOStreamline Official

May 24, 2025

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US Urges African Leaders to Spearhead AGOA Renewal Talks Ahead of 2025 Expiry

The U.S. government appealed to African leaders on May 23 to lead discussions on renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which expires in September 2025 and is vital for Kenyan exports and jobs.

SOStreamline Official

May 23, 2025

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Makueni Affordable Housing Project Boosts Local Economy with Jobs and Material Sourcing

The construction of 900 affordable housing units in Wote, Makueni County, budgeted at over KSh 2 billion, is significantly boosting the local economy through local sourcing of materials and direct employment for hundreds of youth.

SOStreamline Official

May 23, 2025