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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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Health

TSC, Unions on Collision Course Over Teacher Medical Scheme Shift

Over 400,000 teachers face uncertainty as their medical cover is set to transition to the new Social Health Authority by December, sparking a standoff with unions over consultation and benefit security.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

Education

UK Police Probe China's Alleged Intimidation of British University

A UK counter-terrorism investigation into alleged Chinese state intimidation at a British university raises critical questions for Kenyan academic institutions about safeguarding scholarly independence amid growing international partnerships.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

Entertainment

Diane Ladd, Oscar-Nominated Actress, Dies at 89

The prolific star of 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' and 'Wild at Heart', who made Hollywood history with her daughter Laura Dern, has died. Her career spanned over 200 roles across seven decades.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

Technology

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

Politics

Alai Accuses ODM Leaders of Blackmailing President Ruto Ahead of 2027

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has declared unconditional support for President Ruto in 2027, exposing deep ideological fissures within the Orange Democratic Movement as it navigates its post-Raila Odinga future.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

Sports

Arsenal's Gyökeres Sidelined with 'Concerning' Muscle Injury

Manager Mikel Arteta confirms summer signing Viktor Gyökeres will miss key Champions League tie, sparking concern over the striker's fitness and the implications for Arsenal's title ambitions, a major talking point for the club's large Kenyan fanbase.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Football Agent Arrested Over Gun Threat to Premier League Player

The arrest of a football agent for allegedly threatening a Premier League player with a gun sends shockwaves through the global football industry, raising serious questions about player safety and agent conduct in a sport passionately followed by millions of Kenyans.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

Development & Infrastructure

Kenya Confronts Deadly Black Spots with New National Road Safety Plan

In response to escalating road fatalities and a staggering Sh450 billion annual economic cost, Kenya has launched an ambitious five-year plan to halve traffic deaths by 2028, targeting the nation's most notorious accident black spots.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

Business

Tanzania's Economic Woes Offer Sobering Lessons for Kenya

As Tanzania confronts rising public debt and a persistent cost of living crisis, its economic struggles provide a critical case study for Kenya on balancing major infrastructure projects with fiscal stability and managing public discontent.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

Politics

ODM Rejects Joint Ticket, Vows to Contest By-Elections Under Own Banner

The Orange Democratic Movement asserts its distinct political identity for the November 27 mini-polls, navigating a complex power-sharing agreement with the ruling UDA party and setting the stage for a critical test of its influence in the post-Raila Odinga era.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

Business

Domestic Debt Overtakes Foreign Loans in Kenya's Sh12 Trillion Burden

A pivotal shift in government borrowing now sees local lenders holding the majority of Kenya's public debt, raising critical questions about credit access for the private sector and the long-term cost of financing the state.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025

Business

Counterfeit Trade Costs Kenya Sh800 Billion Annually, ACA Reports

New data from the Anti-Counterfeit Authority reveals illicit trade wipes out nearly 9% of Kenya's GDP, threatening public health, jobs, and hampering the nation's economic growth.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 4, 2025