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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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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

Security & Crime

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

Security & Crime

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

Security & Crime

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

Security & Crime

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

Security & Crime

Ukrainian Strike Kills Three in Russia's Belgorod Region

A recent Ukrainian missile attack on the Russian border region of Belgorod has resulted in casualties and significant damage, highlighting the ongoing human cost of the conflict and its wider implications.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 8, 2025

Security & Crime

Jamaica Imposes Curfews After Deadly Gang Shootings

Authorities in Jamaica have implemented curfews in parts of Kingston and St. Catherine following two recent shooting incidents that left six people dead, including a four-year-old child, and nine injured.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 8, 2025

Security & Crime

Woman in Custody After Fatal Stabbing Over Mobile Phone in Bomet

A 25-year-old woman is under arrest in Bomet County following the alleged fatal stabbing of her 33-year-old boyfriend, a tragic incident reportedly sparked by a dispute over a mobile phone. This event highlights the alarming rise in domestic violence cases across Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 8, 2025

Security & Crime

Ecuador President's Motorcade Attacked Amid Fuel Price Protests

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's convoy was targeted by stone-throwing protesters in what his government has termed an assassination attempt, highlighting escalating tensions over recent fuel subsidy cuts.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 8, 2025