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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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Business

MSMEs: Kenya's Engine for Tackling Youth Unemployment

With youth unemployment posing a significant threat to Kenya's economic stability, the Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) sector has emerged as the primary driver of job creation.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 8, 2025

Politics

Kenya Delists 680 Foreign Job Agencies in Fraud Crackdown

The government has revoked the licenses of 680 overseas recruitment firms amid a growing crisis of exploitation and financial scams targeting Kenyan job seekers. This move aims to protect citizens from fraudulent schemes that have led to millions of shillings in losses.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 8, 2025

Sports

Kenya's Untapped Goldmine: Rethinking Sports Investment Beyond Athletics

While athletics dominates headlines and funding, a deeper analysis reveals a wealth of untapped talent in sports like rugby, volleyball, and basketball. Experts argue that diversifying investment could unlock significant economic growth and youth employment, but systemic challenges remain.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 8, 2025

Security & Crime

Nyayo House: A Dual Legacy of State Torture and Enduring Corruption

Decades after serving as a notorious torture center, Nyayo House now symbolizes state dysfunction through chronic delays and corruption in passport services, prompting renewed calls for accountability and memorialization in Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 8, 2025

Politics

Israel Receives Hostage Remains Amid Fragile Ceasefire

The transfer of a coffin believed to contain a hostage's body underscores the delicate, ongoing exchanges under a US-brokered deal, as international pressure mounts to find a lasting resolution to the conflict.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Politics

UK Labour Party Reinstates Four Rebel MPs After Suspension

The move signals a potential shift in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s strategy on party discipline, balancing internal dissent against the need for a united front on domestic and global policy.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Politics

Alai Demands IEBC Ban Candidates After Two Killed in Kasipul Clashes

The call by Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai for the disqualification of ODM’s Boyd Were and independent Philip Aroko amplifies national concerns over electoral violence, placing the IEBC's disciplinary authority under sharp focus ahead of the tense November 27th by-election.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Lifestyle & Culture

Clan Over Love: Ancient Traditions Bar Modern Kenyan Marriages

For a growing number of Kenyans, finding ‘The One’ is only half the battle. An ancient cultural taboo, clan exogamy, is creating a modern-day crisis for couples who share a patrilineal lineage, forcing them to choose between their relationship and deep-seated community traditions.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Politics

UK Prison System Under Fire After Mistakenly Releasing Sex Offender

A high-profile manhunt for an erroneously freed prisoner in London spotlights systemic failures in Britain's justice system, raising questions of accountability and security protocols relevant to international partners, including Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Politics

Kisumu Hosts Regional Youth Chess Championship, Bolstering Sports Hub Ambitions

Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s administration leverages the Victoria East Africa Under-21 Chess Tournament to advance its strategy of positioning Kisumu as a premier destination for sports tourism and talent development in the region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Politics

Amboseli Handover Dominates Maa Festival Amid Economic Hope

The third annual Maa Cultural Festival unfolds in Kajiado, doubling as a celebration of the historic handover of Amboseli National Park and a platform to address decades of economic marginalisation for Kenya's pastoralist communities.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Security & Crime

ICC Confirms War Crimes Charges Against Fugitive Warlord Joseph Kony

The Hague's landmark decision against the LRA leader, who remains at large, renews calls for his capture and holds significant implications for regional security and international justice in East Africa.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025