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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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President Ruto Orders Crackdown on Officials Running Government Projects through Private Companies

Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo says President Ruto has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officials who channel government projects to their own companies, underscoring a broader push for digital procurement and anti-corruption reforms.

SOStreamline Official

Sep 11, 2025

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Kenya Condemns Israeli Attack on Qatar and Calls for International Restraint

Kenya’s Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s bombing of a building in Doha that killed several people, labelling the strike a violation of sovereignty and urging all sides to show restraint and pursue diplomacy to prevent regional escalation.

SOStreamline Official

Sep 11, 2025

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Media and Government Urged to Restore Public Trust through Structured Dialogue

At a Nairobi forum, media leaders urged the government to collaborate with journalists on policy and funding reforms, proposing a media task force to bolster sustainability and rebuild public trust in an era of misinformation and political polarisation.

SOStreamline Official

Sep 11, 2025

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ODM Marks 20 Years with Three-Day Celebration in Mombasa Highlighting Struggles and Victories

ODM has announced a three-day anniversary celebration in Mombasa from 10 to 12 October 2025 to mark 20 years since the party’s founding, featuring youth and women’s forums, football tournaments and rallies to celebrate its struggles and victories.

SOStreamline Official

Sep 10, 2025

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New Bill Proposes Special Seats to Enforce Kenya’s Two-Thirds Gender Rule in Parliament

A constitutional amendment bill seeks to add special seats for women in both houses of Parliament to enforce the two-thirds gender rule, allocating positions by party results after elections.

SOStreamline Official

Sep 9, 2025

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UK Threatens Visa Bans for Non-Cooperative Countries, Kenyans Told to Brace

The statement, made in London, put countries like Kenya on high alert, although she did not announce any immediate visa bans; officials noted that failure to process deportations could lead to future travel restrictions.

SOStreamline Official

Sep 9, 2025

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PSC Launches Nationwide Workplace Survey of Public Sector Employees

The Public Service Commission has rolled out an online survey (Sept 8–20) to measure job satisfaction and working conditions among all government employees. Officials say the results will set a baseline index for future reforms, and reassured civil servants t

SOStreamline Official

Sep 9, 2025

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Machakos Governor Suspends 36 County Officials Over Corruption

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has suspended 36 county officials amid accusations of corruption and fraud. Ndeti said she was "naming and shaming" those alleged to have misused public funds and has forwarded their names to anti-corruption authorities.

SOStreamline Official

Sep 9, 2025

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Ruto, Barbados PM Mottley Urge UN Security Council for Clarity on Haiti Mission

President William Ruto and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley have called on the UN Security Council to urgently clarify the future of Kenya’s role in the Haiti peacekeeping mission, emphasizing the need for continued international engagement and reparatory justice.

SOStreamline Official

Sep 7, 2025

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Kenya’s US Ally Status Under Threat: What’s at Stake if Partnership is Downgraded

The US Congress is reconsidering Kenya’s designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally – a move that could strip Nairobi of special military and economic benefits. If the status is revoked, Kenya would lose preferential access to US defense hardware

SOStreamline Official

Sep 6, 2025

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Court Halts Arrest of Isiolo Governor Amid Kidnapping Probe, Cites Due Process

A High Court judge in Kiambu issued an order stopping the arrest of Isiolo Governor Ibrahim Hassan (Guyo) over an alleged kidnapping case. The ruling grants the governor’s petition for a temporary reprieve, blocking police action until a September 24 hearing on the case.

SOStreamline Official

Sep 6, 2025

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Kenyan DPP Orders Arrest of Governor in Kidnapping Case, Sparking Legal Showdown

Kenyas DPP directed the arrest of Isiolo Governor Ibrahim Hassan and seven others for allegedly kidnapping a former county official. The June incident, involving a violent abduction at a Machakos hotel, will see the suspects charged with kidnapping and robbery with violence.

SOStreamline Official

Sep 6, 2025