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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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Rio's Deadliest Police Raid Kills 64, Sparks Global Outcry

A massive police operation in Brazil targeting a powerful crime syndicate has left at least 64 people dead, drawing condemnation from the UN and raising critical questions about heavy-handed security tactics in urban areas, a persistent challenge in Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 29, 2025

Security & Crime

NZ Police Raid Insurer Over Russian Sanctions Bust

The investigation into a New-Zealand based insurer for allegedly covering 'shadow fleet' oil tankers highlights the global crackdown on sanctions evasion, with direct implications for maritime security and the volatile fuel prices affecting Kenyan consumers.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 29, 2025

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Inter Milan Goalkeeper Investigated After Fatal Road Accident

An 81-year-old man has died in Como, Italy, following a collision with a vehicle driven by Inter Milan's Spanish goalkeeper, Josep Martinez. The incident has prompted a police investigation and cast a shadow over the club's preparations for a key league fixture.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 28, 2025

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Iranians in Sh8bn Meth Case Reject US-Linked Interpreter

The high-stakes narcotics case against six Iranian nationals took a dramatic turn as the accused rejected a court interpreter provided by the US Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), raising questions about communication and procedure in one of Kenya's largest drug busts.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 28, 2025

Security & Crime

Russia Enters Key Ukraine City, Sparking Global Economic Fears

Moscow's significant advance into the strategic hub of Pokrovsk threatens to escalate the conflict, with direct implications for global grain and fuel prices that continue to affect Kenyan households.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 28, 2025

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Madagascar Junta Unveils Cabinet Amid Regional Scrutiny

The new military-led government in Antananarivo has appointed a largely civilian cabinet, a move analysts see as an attempt to gain legitimacy after the African Union suspended the island nation, raising questions for regional stability and diplomatic precedent in East Africa.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 28, 2025

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Lorry Crash in Kisii Kills Five, Intensifying Road Safety Crisis

A tragic accident in Keroka town has claimed five lives, highlighting the escalating death toll on Kenyan roads and placing renewed scrutiny on the boda boda sector's safety standards.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 28, 2025

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NSW Rejects Expert Advice, Keeps Festival Sniffer Dogs

An Australian state's decision to retain controversial police tactics at music festivals, despite evidence of increased risk, highlights a global clash between public health and law enforcement approaches to drug use relevant to Kenya's own policy debates.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 28, 2025

Security & Crime

Police Arrest Armed Suspect in Kisumu After Dramatic Shootout

An AK-47 rifle was recovered after a 21-year-old suspect opened fire on officers in Kisumu's CBD, highlighting ongoing security operations to curb rising violent crime in the city.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 28, 2025

Security & Crime

Shanzu Court Detains Six Iranians in Ksh8.2 Billion Meth Bust

The detention underscores Kenya's critical role as a transit hub for international drug syndicates and poses a significant test for the nation's judicial and security frameworks in combating large-scale narcotics trafficking.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 28, 2025

Security & Crime

Kenya SOG Foils Garissa IED Attack After Public Tip-Off

An imminent Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa County was thwarted, highlighting the critical role of community intelligence in counter-terrorism, though official details on the militants' fate remain unconfirmed.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 28, 2025

Security & Crime

Ksh8.2bn Meth Seizure Exposes New Foreign Kingpins in Coast Drug War

A record-breaking methamphetamine bust and the arrest of six Iranian nationals signal a dangerous escalation in the battle for Kenya's lucrative narcotics trade, a power vacuum created by the fall of the Akasha empire and the recent murder of drug lord 'Candy Rain'.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 28, 2025