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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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Militant Attack on Police Training Centre Kills Seven Officers in Pakistan

A pre-dawn assault on a police training facility in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has left seven police officers dead and 13 injured, highlighting the escalating security challenges in the region bordering Afghanistan.

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Oct 11, 2025

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Former Nairobi ICT Official Found Dead After Testifying in Sonko Case

The death of Newton Munene, a key defense witness in a corruption case against former Governor Mike Sonko, has raised questions and prompted allegations of cartel involvement, underscoring concerns about witness safety in high-profile legal battles.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 11, 2025

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Mexico Floods Kill Dozens, Damage Homes and Hospitals Amid Heavy Rains

Heavy rainfall across central and southeastern Mexico has resulted in significant flooding, causing at least 28 fatalities, widespread damage to infrastructure, and displacing thousands. The disaster highlights the urgent need for robust climate resilience strategies in vulnerable regions.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 11, 2025

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Boda Boda Rider Dies in Nakuru Police Custody Over Ksh8,000 Debt

A 40-year-old boda boda rider, Eric Tonui Koros, has died while in police custody in Solai, Nakuru County, after being arrested over an alleged Ksh8,000 debt, raising concerns about police conduct and the legality of detaining individuals for civil debts.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 10, 2025

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KDF Hosts African Security Experts to Combat Rising IED Threat

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is leading a continental effort in Nairobi to enhance strategies against Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), a persistent threat to both military personnel and civilians across Africa.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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Bomet Woman Surrenders After Allegedly Killing Boyfriend Over Phone Dispute

A 25-year-old woman in Bomet County has surrendered to authorities after allegedly stabbing her 33-year-old boyfriend to death over a mobile phone dispute, highlighting the urgent need to address escalating domestic violence in Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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Kenyans Trapped in Ukraine War as Russia Advances in Zaporizhzhia

Reports of Kenyans fighting in the Russia-Ukraine conflict highlight the severe risks of human trafficking, prompting urgent diplomatic efforts from Nairobi to protect its citizens amidst ongoing hostilities in regions like Zaporizhzhia.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

Security & Crime

Arrest Made in Connection with Palisades Fire

Authorities have announced an arrest in connection with the recent Palisades fire, a development that could significantly impact public discourse on fire safety and policy implementation in Nairobi.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

Security & Crime

Appeals Court Lifts Partial Block on Oregon National Guard Federalisation

A US appeals court has temporarily lifted an order that prevented the federalisation of Oregon National Guard troops, but a broader injunction still bars their deployment to Portland.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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Ex-FBI Director James Comey Pleads Not Guilty to Lying to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation, a development that has ignited debate over political influence within the US justice system and its potential implications

SOStreamline Official

Oct 8, 2025

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Haiti's Child Displacement Crisis Deepens Amid Escalating Violence

A new UNICEF report reveals a near doubling of children displaced by violence in Haiti, highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis that impacts Kenya's ongoing security mission in the Caribbean nation.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 8, 2025

Security & Crime

Illegal Gold Mining Devastates Peruvian Amazon, Echoes Kenyan Challenges

An alarming report reveals 140,000 hectares of Peruvian Amazon rainforest have been destroyed by illegal gold mining, driven by record gold prices. This environmental catastrophe highlights parallels with Kenya's own struggles against unregulated artisanal mining

SOStreamline Official

Oct 8, 2025