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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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Development & Infrastructure

From Frontline Medic to Acclaimed Playwright: Alina Sarnatska's Urgent Voice

A Ukrainian combat medic who served in intense battles, Alina Sarnatska, 38, has rapidly emerged as a significant playwright, using theatre to confront the harsh realities of war and give voice to untold stories.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

Kenyan Widows Fight for Land Rights Against Cultural Barriers

Despite progressive laws, many rural Kenyan widows face significant challenges in inheriting and controlling land, a critical resource for their economic stability and food security, due to deeply entrenched patriarchal norms and customary practices.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

Kenyans Urged to Resist Blanket Tax Hikes Amid Economic Strain

As Kenya grapples with mounting public debt and calls for increased revenue, citizens are being urged to resist broad tax hikes that could further burden households and stifle economic growth.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

New US Visa Rules: Interviews Mandatory in Home Country for Kenyans

Kenyans seeking US visas must now attend interviews in their country of nationality or residence, ending the flexibility of applying in third countries and eliminating most interview waivers.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 15, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

Kenya's Housing Dream Faces Reality Check Amidst Soaring Costs

Kenya's ambitious goal to deliver 200,000 affordable housing units annually is facing significant headwinds, with experts and recent data indicating that high construction costs and a substantial housing deficit are making the target increasingly difficult to achieve.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 15, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

EU Proposes Short-Term Rental Rules Amidst Housing Crisis

The European Union is set to introduce new regulations targeting short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, a move that could offer insights for Kenya's burgeoning tourism and real estate sectors grappling with similar housing affordability challenges.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 15, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

Kenya's Cotton Lint Value Soars 70% Amidst Production Surge

Kenya's cotton industry has witnessed a significant resurgence, with the value of cotton lint increasing by 70 percent in the 2024 crop year. This growth, driven by higher output and improved market prices, signals a potential revitalization for thousands

SOStreamline Official

Oct 15, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

NYOTA Grants Exclude University Students, Targets Bottom-Up Economic Empowerment

The government's newly launched NYOTA Programme will not cover college and university students, as it is specifically designed to uplift youth at the bottom of the economic pyramid through business grants and skills training.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 15, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

Datafication to Revolutionise Kenya's Livestock Sector Amidst Growth

Kenya's burgeoning livestock sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, is poised for a significant transformation through enhanced data collection and utilisation. This strategic shift aims to boost productivity

SOStreamline Official

Oct 15, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

New Pact to Boost Water Supply at Naivasha SEZ, Local Households

A new public-private partnership agreement aims to inject €93 million (approximately KSh 13.9 billion) into Naivasha's water infrastructure, promising reliable water and sanitation for both the Special Economic Zone and over 270,000 residents.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 14, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

EACC Reclaims Ksh35 Million Public Land Near Bungoma State Lodge

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully recovered a prime half-acre government property in Bungoma, valued at Ksh35 million, after a court declared its private acquisition fraudulent. This recovery underscores ongoing efforts to reclaim public assets across Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 14, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

China's Soft Power Gains Traction in Kenya Amidst Global Shifts

As global attention focuses on geopolitical developments, China continues to strategically expand its cultural and economic influence in Kenya, fostering deeper ties through various initiatives.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 13, 2025