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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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Technology

US Resumes H-1B Visa Processing, Reopening Doors for Kenyan Professionals

The U.S. Department of Labor's decision to restart key employment visa applications offers relief to hundreds of Kenyan professionals in technology and healthcare, ending a period of uncertainty caused by a federal government shutdown.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 6, 2025

Politics

Wamalwa Endorses Kalonzo's Odinga Tribute Amid Succession Signals

Democratic Action Party leader Eugene Wamalwa highlights Kalonzo Musyoka's long-standing alliance with the late Raila Odinga, as Musyoka's symbolic visit to Opoda Farm fuels speculation over leadership of the opposition ahead of 2027.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 6, 2025

Lifestyle & Culture

Greek Coastguard Chiefs Face Charges Over Deadly Migrant Shipwreck

The prosecution of senior Greek officials over the deaths of up to 650 migrants highlights the extreme dangers on sea routes from Africa to Europe, a perilous journey undertaken by thousands from the continent annually.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 6, 2025

Technology

Kenya Targets Global Markets as China Eases Tourist Entry

As Beijing simplifies entry for many nationalities, Kenya's tourism sector is intensifying its own global outreach at the World Travel Market in London, balancing the opportunity of attracting more Chinese visitors with growing international competition.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 6, 2025

Technology

Boeing Escapes Criminal Charge Over 737 MAX Crashes That Killed 32 Kenyans

A US judge has dismissed a criminal case against Boeing for the two fatal 737 MAX crashes, including one that claimed 32 Kenyan lives, sparking outrage among victims' families as Kenya Airways considers adding the controversial aircraft to its fleet.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 6, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Man Arrested in France After Deliberate Vehicle Attack Injures Ten

A man with a history of petty crime is under investigation for attempted murder after deliberately ramming his car into pedestrians and cyclists on a French island. The incident raises global concerns about vehicle attacks, though a terror motive has not been established.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Technology

UK Removes Iranian Man to France for Second Time Under New Pact

The UK government has deported an Iranian asylum seeker to France for a second time under a contentious new returns agreement, raising questions about the future of migration management and its potential influence on international asylum policies.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Politics

Ugandan-Born Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoralty, Stirring Diaspora Hopes

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old socialist with deep Ugandan roots, has been elected Mayor of New York City, a stunning victory that elevates a powerful progressive voice with East African heritage to one of the world's most influential political stages.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

London Manhunt Launched After Prisoner Mistakenly Freed

A critical failure at London's HMP Wandsworth resulting in the erroneous release of a prisoner highlights systemic weaknesses in the UK justice system, raising urgent questions for international security partners like Kenya regarding intelligence sharing and the monitoring of foreign national offenders.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Technology

Japan Deploys Military As Bear Attacks Hit Record High

An unprecedented surge in deadly bear encounters in Japan, driven by complex environmental and demographic shifts, offers a stark parallel to Kenya's own escalating human-wildlife conflict crisis.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Politics

Zohran Mamdani, With Deep East African Roots, Wins NYC Mayoral Race

The 34-year-old democratic socialist, son of renowned Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani, defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo, signaling a progressive shift in U.S. politics with significant resonance for the East African diaspora.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Technology

Salute iWorld Announces iPhone 17 Series for Kenyan Market

The local launch follows Apple's global unveiling of four new models in September, signalling a continued high demand for premium smartphones in Kenya's expanding technology sector.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025