News

Business-driven stories that matter

Stay connected with the latest insights from our business ecosystem.

Most Viewed Stories

Trending

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.

111 days ago•Development & Infrastructure•

🔥 2.4K views

Technology

Paradromics Wins FDA Approval to Test "Speech-Restoring" Brain Chip

Biotech firm Paradromics enters the human trial phase with FDA approval, aiming to restore speech to paralyzed patients by decoding brain signals directly from the motor cortex.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Technology

Researchers "Jailbreak" AI Safety Protocols Using Adversarial Poetry

A new study finds that phrasing harmful prompts as poetry tricks AI models into ignoring safety rules 62% of the time, highlighting a "creative" loophole in modern LLMs.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Technology

Meta Allegedly Permitted 16 Sex Trafficking Violations Before Banning Accounts

Unsealed court documents allege Meta enforced a "17 strike" rule, allowing accounts to commit 16 sex trafficking violations before facing suspension, prioritizing engagement over user safety.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Technology

Drivers Outraged as Stellantis Deploys "Pop-Up Ads" on Vehicle Dashboards

Stellantis owners are reporting full-screen ads for new cars appearing on their dashboards upon startup, raising safety concerns and fueling the debate over software-defined vehicle ownership.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Technology

Google Bundles Spellcheck with AI Data Permissions as "Jmail" Satirizes Privacy Decay

Google faces backlash for linking basic Gmail tools to AI data permissions, while a viral site named "Jmail" uses Epstein's emails to offer a dark commentary on digital privacy.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Technology

Valve Confirms New Steam Machine Will Not Subsidize Hardware Costs

Valve dispels rumors of a budget console, confirming the upcoming Steam Machine will be priced similarly to a custom-built PC, prioritizing performance over mass-market subsidies.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Technology

Zorin OS Sees Million-Download Surge as Windows 10 "Retirement" Looms

With over 1 million downloads in five weeks, Zorin OS is becoming the primary lifeboat for Windows users left behind by Microsoft’s hardware requirements.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Technology

India Grants Gig Workers Legal Status, But Social Security Remains Distant

India's landmark labour reforms legally recognise millions of gig economy workers, a move with potential lessons for Kenya's own burgeoning informal digital workforce. However, the path to actual social security benefits is proving complex and fraught with challenges.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Technology

Premium Headphones Market Grows in Kenya Amid Urban Noise

As global tech giants like Sony, Bose, and Apple compete, demand for high-end noise-cancelling headphones is surging among Kenyan professionals seeking focus in the nation's bustling urban centres.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Technology

KRA Launches eCustoms App to Cut Costs for Small Traders

The new digital platform, developed with UK and TradeMark Africa support, aims to save small-scale traders time and money by digitizing customs declarations, directly impacting thousands of SMEs engaged in cross-border trade in the East Africa region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Technology

Kenya Power Deploys New Tech to End Billing Errors

The utility is rolling out an automated meter scanning system for 1.8 million customers, aiming to eliminate persistent complaints over inaccurate bills and improve data collection efficiency.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Technology

Ex-Energy PS Patrick Nyoike Faces Probe Over KSh 18B Power Deal

A parliamentary committee has called for an investigation into the former top energy official's role in the controversial Lake Turkana Wind Power project, which cost taxpayers billions in penalties, adding to a history of scrutiny over his public service career.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025