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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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Tourism Sector Decries New KWS Digital Fees System

Kenya's tourism operators warn a new KWS payment platform, rolled out despite a court order, could cost the sector over Sh370 million annually through hidden fees, threatening the nation's global competitiveness.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

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Expert Calls for End to Paper Receipts in Kenyan Retail

A leading academic argues Kenya's pioneering digital finance ecosystem is ready to phase out costly and environmentally harmful paper receipts, sparking a debate on the future of retail transactions.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

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South Korea Unveils Record Budget, Tripling AI Spending

Seoul's multi-billion dollar push into artificial intelligence and defence signals a global power shift, with potential ripple effects for Kenya's own tech ambitions and international partnerships.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

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Global Study Reveals Flawed AI Safety Tests, Posing Risks for Kenya

A landmark international report finds that hundreds of tests for AI safety are defective, raising urgent questions for Kenya as it rolls out its new national AI strategy and integrates the technology into critical sectors.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

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Media Stars Muthoni wa Kirumba and Waithaka wa Jane Confirm Relationship

The confirmation of a romantic relationship between celebrated radio personality Muthoni wa Kirumba and Mũgithi music sensation Waithaka wa Jane solidifies the formation of a new power couple within Kenya's vibrant vernacular entertainment scene, concluding months of intense public speculation.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

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Kenyan Youth Drive Tech Boom Amid Funding Hurdles

While Nairobi solidifies its 'Silicon Savannah' title through groundbreaking youth-led startups, systemic barriers to capital and a persistent skills gap threaten to stifle the nation's next wave of economic growth.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

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Ukraine Gamifies Drone Warfare, Rewarding Kills With Weapons

A new Ukrainian system turning drone strikes into a competitive, point-based game highlights a radical shift in modern warfare, raising questions about the future of conflict and its potential adoption by nations globally, including in East Africa.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 3, 2025

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Cost of Living Soars as Food and Power Prices Squeeze Kenyans

Official data reveals that despite a stable headline inflation rate, Kenyan households are grappling with sharply rising costs for essential food items, electricity, and transport, painting a grim economic picture at the end of 2025.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 3, 2025

Technology

M-Pesa Foundation Launches KSh 30B Plan to Overhaul Kenyan Education

The five-year 'Citizens of theFuture' initiative aims to bridge Kenya's educational divide by funding 10,000 scholarships and digitally upgrading over 600 schools, tackling critical infrastructure and skills gaps nationwide.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 3, 2025

Technology

SA's AI Chatbot for GBV Survivors Offers Model for Kenya

As Kenya confronts a devastating femicide crisis, a South African digital platform born from tragedy provides a potential blueprint for leveraging technology to offer anonymous support and secure evidence for victims of gender-based violence.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 3, 2025

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Steve Chege Returns to Safaricom as Group External Affairs Chief

Veteran telecommunications executive Steve Chege rejoins Safaricom to navigate the complex regulatory and public policy landscape in Kenya and Ethiopia, signaling a strategic move to bolster the company's regional influence.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 1, 2025

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Samia Suluhu Hassan Secures Disputed Tanzanian Presidency Amidst Protests

Incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan's victory, with nearly 98% of the vote, is overshadowed by widespread protests, opposition crackdowns, and an internet blackout, raising stability concerns for Kenya and the East African region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 1, 2025