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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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Nairobi's Elite Six: Inside the 5-Star Hotels Driving Kenya's 2025 Tourism Boom

An in-depth look at the premier hotels setting the standard for luxury in East Africa as Kenya's tourism sector targets record growth and prepares for a nationwide quality overhaul.

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Oct 24, 2025

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Damning Report Exposes UK Home Office Dysfunctions, Sparks Reform Vows

A previously secret 2023 review has revealed significant shortcomings within the UK Home Office, prompting current Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to pledge a comprehensive overhaul of the department.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Nairobi County Warns Residents Over Illegal Diwali Fireworks

Nairobi County has issued a stern warning against unauthorised fireworks displays in residential areas following numerous complaints during the recent Diwali celebrations, emphasising adherence to the Explosives Act to ensure public safety and peace.

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Oct 21, 2025

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Rare 1821 Painting Unveils Black Waterloo Veteran's Overlooked Story

A newly identified portrait at London's National Army Museum sheds light on Private Thomas James, a Black soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and was among the few to receive the prestigious Waterloo Medal, challenging historical narratives.

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Oct 21, 2025

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Kimani Mbugua's Final Words: 'I've Been a Burden to Myself'

Former Citizen TV journalist Kimani Mbugua, 29, died by suicide on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Mombasa, leaving behind a note that expressed his profound struggles with mental health and a desire for peace.

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Oct 21, 2025

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71-Year-Old Man Walks 11 Days to Attend Mashujaa Day in Kitui

Stephen Kariuki, a 71-year-old from Nakuru, trekked for 11 days to attend the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui, embodying a unique display of patriotism and national pride. His journey highlights the deep personal connections many Kenyans feel towards national holidays.

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Oct 20, 2025

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Kimani Mbugua's Body Arrives in Nairobi Ahead of Burial

The body of former Citizen TV and NTV journalist Kimani Mbugua is expected in Nairobi today, Monday, October 20, 2025, as his family finalises burial preparations following his death by suicide last week.

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Oct 20, 2025

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Ayodhya Sets New Diwali Record with 2.6 Million Lamps as Kenya Celebrates

The Indian city of Ayodhya illuminated the Diwali festival with a new Guinness World Record for lighting over 2.6 million earthen lamps, a spectacle that resonates with Kenya's vibrant Hindu community as they mark the Festival of Lights.

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Oct 20, 2025

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Melted Confederate Statues Spark Debate on Historical Memory, Echoing Kenyan Context

The transformation of controversial US Confederate monuments into art pieces reignites global discussions on how nations confront divisive histories, drawing parallels to Kenya's own complex journey with colonial-era symbols and national identity.

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Oct 20, 2025

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Hidden Suitcase Unveils Man's Family Fortune Lost to Nazis

Antony Easton’s discovery of a hidden suitcase after his father’s death uncovered a lost German-Jewish heritage, a vanished billion-pound fortune, and a family story shaped by Nazi persecution and the enduring fight for restitution.

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Oct 18, 2025

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Luo Tradition: Deceased Must Spend Night in Home Before Burial

A deeply rooted Luo custom dictates that the deceased's body must spend a night in their home before burial, a practice central to honouring the dead and ensuring a peaceful transition to the afterlife.

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Oct 18, 2025

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Navigating Retirement: How to Secure Dignity with a KSh 6 Million Payout

A KSh 6 million retirement payout offers a crucial opportunity for Kenyans to establish financial independence, but strategic planning is essential to ensure a dignified and sustainable post-employment life amidst rising living costs and dependency.

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Oct 18, 2025