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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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Homa Bay to Host Landmark Madaraka Day & Kenya's Inaugural Blue Economy Summit, Showcasing Lake Victoria's Potential

Kenya's 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations will be held in Homa Bay County, marking the first time for the region and featuring a special focus on the Blue Economy, as announced by President William Ruto.

SOStreamline Official

May 31, 2025

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Court Nullifies Over 200 Promotions in AG’s Office, Cites Unconstitutional Process

A Kenyan High Court has invalidated over 200 staff promotions within the Attorney General’s office, ruling the 2024 appointments unconstitutional due to a lack of competitive selection and bypassing the Public Service Commission. The AG's office must restart the process.

SOStreamline Official

May 30, 2025

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Alarm Raised as KSh 9.2 Billion Deficit Hits Kenya’s 2027 General Election Budget

The Kenyan Treasury has alerted Parliament to a KSh 9.2 billion shortfall in the budget for the 2027 General Election, potentially jeopardizing crucial preparations such as the procurement of election materials and logistics if not urgently addressed.

SOStreamline Official

May 30, 2025

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"Sheer Hypocrisy": Kenyan Gen Z Activists Dismiss President Ruto's National Prayer Breakfast Apology, Demand Action

Youth activists in Mombasa have forcefully rejected President William Ruto’s recent public apology, delivered at the National Prayer Breakfast, labeling it as insincere and demanding concrete governmental action over rhetoric.

SOStreamline Official

May 30, 2025

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Speaker Wetang’ula Orders Parliament to Proceed with IEBC Vetting, Defies Court Injunctions

Kenya’s National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetang’ula, has ordered the continuation of the vetting process for new electoral commission (IEBC) officials, despite a court order temporarily halting it.

SOStreamline Official

May 29, 2025

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President Ruto and Raila Odinga Launch Major Affordable Housing Initiative in Kisumu

President William Ruto, accompanied by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, launched a significant affordable housing scheme in Kisumu on May 29. The Makasembo project aims to deliver nearly 4,800 homes, with Odinga donating land to support the initiative aimed at low-income Kenyans.

SOStreamline Official

May 29, 2025

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President Ruto Spearheads Nyanza Development Drive: Launches Kisumu Housing and Homa Bay Roadworks

During his Nyanza tour on May 29, President Ruto launched the Lake Victoria Point affordable housing project in Kisumu alongside Raila Odinga and initiated tarmacking of the Marindi–Oria bridge road in Homa Bay, emphasizing regional development ahead of Madaraka Day.

SOStreamline Official

May 29, 2025

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President Ruto Holds "Cordial and Productive" Meeting with Somaliland Leader in Nairobi to Discuss Bilateral Ties

Kenyan President William Ruto met with Somaliland’s President Abdirahman “Irro” Mohamed in Nairobi on May 29. Described as “cordial and productive,” the talks focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, education, and security, despite Kenya's official stance on Somaliland's status.

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May 29, 2025

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Somaliland President Opens Nairobi Liaison Office Amid Diplomatic Sensitivities with Kenya and Somalia

Somaliland’s President Abdirahman “Irro” Mohamed opened a representative liaison office in Nairobi on May 29, a move attended by some Kenyan officials. Despite Kenya officially recognizing Somalia's sovereignty,

SOStreamline Official

May 29, 2025

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Kenya Reaffirms One-Somalia Policy, Denies Sanctioning Somaliland Liaison Office

Kenya’s Foreign Ministry announced it does not recognize any separate Somaliland office and confirmed it continues to recognize Somalia’s sovereignty, clarifying that it has not granted approval for the Somaliland liaison office.

SOStreamline Official

May 26, 2025

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MP Jayne Kihara Pleads for Reinstatement of Security Detail, Cites Safety Concerns

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara publicly appealed to President Ruto on May 23 to restore her personal security detail, stating its removal has endangered her life, especially after clashes related to Rigathi Gachagua’s new party.

SOStreamline Official

May 23, 2025

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Boniface Mwangi Vows to Expose Tanzanian President Suluhu Over Alleged Torture in Detention

Following his release from Tanzanian detention, activist Boniface Mwangi vowed on May 23 to expose Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu for alleged torture, claiming he and fellow activist Agather Atuhaire suffered abuses in Suluhu's name.

SOStreamline Official

May 23, 2025