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Tensions, Strikes, and a Fragile Ceasefire: Inside the Iran–Israel–U.S. Crisis

As military strikes rock Iran and a tentative ceasefire settles in, the U.S., Israel, and Iran stand at a volatile crossroads. With nuclear tensions rising and diplomatic talks inching forward, the world watches anxiously.

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Kenya's Ambitious KSh 4.29 Trillion "Beta" Budget: A High-Stakes Bet on Education and Security

The Kenyan government has unveiled a massive KSh 4.29 trillion budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year, pinning its hopes for economic revival on the "Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda."

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Jun 12, 2025

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Kenyan Blogger Dies in Police Custody After Arrest for Online Post, IPOA Launches Investigation

Kenya's police oversight body has initiated an investigation into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody in Nairobi after being arrested in Homa Bay for an alleged "false publication" online. Rights groups have called the circumstances of his death "very suspicious."

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Jun 9, 2025

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CS Wandayi Urges Calm Following Death of Influencer Albert Ojwang in Police Custody; Officers Suspended

Following the controversial death of social media influencer Albert Ojwang in police custody on June 7, 2025, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has called for calm from the public. Several police officers have been suspended as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) investigates the incident.

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Jun 9, 2025

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British Soldier Arrested in Kenya Over Rape Allegations in Nanyuki, UK Defence Ministry Confirms

A British soldier stationed in Kenya has been arrested in connection with rape allegations, the UK’s Defence Ministry has confirmed, with the alleged incident taking place in Nanyuki, a town near a major British army base.

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Jun 9, 2025

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Laikipia West Community Dispute Escalates: Two Killed, Over 200 Displaced as Homes Torched in Retaliation

A community dispute in Laikipia West sub-county has tragically escalated, leading to the deaths of two men and subsequent retaliatory attacks where dozens of homes were torched, displacing over 200 people. Police have deployed reinforcements to quell the violence.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 4, 2025

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Kenya Adopts Dual Strategy: Military Action and Community Diplomacy Key to Countering Terrorism, Officials State

Kenyan authorities have reaffirmed the nation's dual-pronged strategy in combating terrorism, which integrates direct military action to disrupt terror cells with community-level diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing radicalization.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 4, 2025

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Western Kenya Political Landscape: ODM's Opiyo Wandayi and Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala Hold Key Nairobi Meeting Amidst Alliance Shifts

Deputy Leader of Majority Opiyo Wandayi, Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, and ODM’s Wycliffe Oparanya met in Nairobi to discuss the evolving political dynamics and development agenda for Western Kenya, signaling potential realignments.

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Jun 3, 2025

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Four Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants Neutralized in Garissa County Dawn Raid by Elite Kenyan Forces

In a pre-dawn operation in Garissa County, Kenya’s elite Special Operations Group (SOG) forces engaged and killed four suspected al-Shabaab militants. Officials reported that the operation successfully disrupted planned terror attacks in the region.

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Jun 3, 2025

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Revenue Allocation Standoff: National Assembly Rejects Senate's Push for Increased County Funding

A significant disagreement has emerged between Kenya’s National Assembly and the Senate after the Assembly rejected Senate-proposed amendments aimed at increasing revenue allocations to county governments, leading to a political standoff over county funding levels.

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Jun 3, 2025

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Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris Demands Justice for Activists Mwangi and Atuhaire Over Alleged Torture in Tanzania

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has strongly condemned the reported torture and abuse of activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire during their detention in Tanzania

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Jun 2, 2025

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Arrives in Nairobi for Key Bilateral Talks with President Ruto

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu arrived in Nairobi on Monday for a two-day state visit. He was welcomed by President William Ruto for discussions expected to focus on enhancing economic cooperation, trade deals, and security collaboration between Kenya and Nigeria.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 2, 2025

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Senate Majority Leader Cheruiyot Questions Arrest of Software Developer Rose Njeri, Urges Due Process

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has raised questions about the arrest of software developer Rose Njeri, who runs the Kenyan Archive project, calling for clarity on the cyber-related charges against her and urging authorities to respect due process.

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Jun 2, 2025