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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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The Human Cost of Protest: Rights Commission Confirms 31 Killed, Over 500 Arrested in Saba Saba Crackdown

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has confirmed that at least 31 people were killed, 107 were injured, and 532 were arrested during the recent Saba Saba Day protests.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 9, 2025

Security & Crime

In a Major Escalation, Kenya to Charge 37 Protesters with Terrorism

In a move that has been widely condemned as a major escalation of its crackdown on dissent, the Kenyan government has announced that it will charge 37 individuals who were arrested during the recent anti-government protests with terrorism.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 8, 2025

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Chaos Spreads to Suburbs: Supermarkets in Kangemi and Ngong Targeted by Looters Amid Protest Unrest

Local traders have lamented the damage to their businesses and have expressed fears that criminal elements are now hijacking the legitimate grievances of the protesters to engage in opportunistic crime.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 9, 2025

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Justice on Hold: Saba Saba Protests Paralyze Nairobi Courts, Forcing Adjournment of High-Profile Trials

The ripple effects of the Saba Saba Day protests have reached the judiciary, with court proceedings at several major Nairobi law courts, including Milimani and Kibera, being brought to a standstill.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 9, 2025

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A State of Fear: The Silence of the Streets Speaks Volumes as Protests Grip the Nation

A massive police security operation has brought the cities of Nakuru and Nairobi to a standstill on Saba Saba Day, with deserted streets and a heavy police presence creating an atmosphere of fear and anxiety.

C&Clutch & Culture

Jul 7, 2025

Security & Crime

A Day of Rage and Bloodshed: At Least 10 Killed and Dozens Injured as Saba Saba Protests Turn Deadly

The Saba Saba Day protests have turned deadly, with at least ten people killed and dozens more injured in violent clashes between demonstrators and police in several counties across Kenya.

C&Clutch & Culture

Jul 7, 2025

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“A Violation of Human Rights”: Medical Associations Condemn Police for Blocking Ambulances and Delaying Emergency Care

Medical associations have strongly condemned the actions of the police during the Saba Saba Day protests, after roadblocks and the use of tear gas blocked ambulances and delayed the delivery of emergency care.

C&Clutch & Culture

Jul 8, 2025

Security & Crime

Learning Paralyzed Across Kenya as Saba Saba Protests Force Widespread School Closures

The Saba Saba Day protests have caused widespread disruption to the education sector across Kenya, with police roadblocks and security concerns forcing the closure of schools in several counties, including Nairobi, Kiambu, and Nakuru.

C&Clutch & Culture

Jul 7, 2025

Security & Crime

Tear Gas and Defiance on Thika Road as Police Clash with Saba Saba Protesters

The demonstrators, who were chanting slogans of freedom and waving Kenyan flags, were met with a heavy police presence and have vowed to continue their demonstration despite the forceful response from the authorities.

C&Clutch & Culture

Jul 7, 2025

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Armed with Spears and Clubs, Businesses Fortify Premises Amid Saba Saba Unrest

As Kenya braces for the Saba Saba Day protests, businesses across the country are taking matters into their own hands, arming themselves with crude weapons and fortifying their premises in a desperate attempt to protect themselves from potential looting and vandalism.

C&Clutch & Culture

Jul 7, 2025

Security & Crime

“A Forced Holiday”: Nairobi Grinds to a Halt as Police Seal Off City for Saba Saba Protests

A massive police security operation has brought Nairobi to a standstill on Saba Saba Day, with major roadblocks and a heavy police presence effectively sealing off the city’s central business district.

C&Clutch & Culture

Jul 7, 2025

Security & Crime

A Beacon of Hope: All Saints Cathedral Becomes a Sanctuary for Protesters Fleeing Police Violence

As police cracked down on Saba Saba Day protesters in Nairobi, the historic All Saints Cathedral once again opened its doors to provide a safe haven for hundreds of peaceful demonstrators.

C&Clutch & Culture

Jul 7, 2025