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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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Education

KUPPET Official Charged in Pension Scheme Forgery Scandal

A senior official of the teachers' union KUPPET faces fraud charges for allegedly forging documents to appoint himself as a trustee to the multi-billion shilling Public Service Superannuation Scheme, raising serious questions about the security of teachers' retirement funds.

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Nov 25, 2025

Security & Crime

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan Faces ICC Crimes Against Humanity Complaint

An ICC petition against Tanzania's President over post-election violence triggers alarm in Kenya, disrupting cross-border trade and raising regional stability concerns.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Agriculture

North Rift Maize Boom Fuels Price War as Traders Scramble for Grain

A projected record harvest in Kenya's grain basket has ignited fierce competition between the NCPB and private traders, pushing maize prices to new highs and raising questions about the impact on national food security and consumer costs.

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Nov 25, 2025

Technology

Nairobi Phone Explosion Highlights Rare But Serious Global Risk

A recent incident of a mobile phone exploding in Nairobi underscores a rare but persistent global danger. This report examines the causes, local safety standards, and crucial precautions for Kenyan consumers.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

Politics

DCP Alleges Rigging Plot in Narok By-Election After Gachagua Rally Disrupted

Accusations of a state-sponsored scheme to manipulate the Narok Town Ward by-election escalate, testing Kenya's electoral integrity ahead of the Thursday, November 27 poll.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 25, 2025

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.

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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.

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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.

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Nov 25, 2025