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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

Kenya Rolls Out E-Procurement System to Overhaul Public Spending

The nationwide launch of the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system aims to bring transparency to public tenders, potentially saving billions of shillings annually and curbing corruption. However, its implementation faces resistance and technical challenges.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Bamburi’s DURAPLUS Cement Drives Kenya’s Green Construction Shift

Bamburi Cement’s new low-carbon product, DURAPLUS, aims to decarbonize Kenya's construction sector, aligning with national development goals amid a growing demand for sustainable building materials.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025

Politics

IEBC Commissioner Aduol Probed in Sh4.3B TUK Pension Collapse

A Senate investigation has placed newly appointed IEBC Commissioner, Prof. Francis Aduol, at the centre of a Sh4.3 billion pension scandal that threatens the life savings of thousands of Technical University of Kenya employees, raising critical questions of public integrity.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025

Business

Reported 'Savannah Greens Challenge' Awaits Confirmation

An anticipated inaugural golf tournament, the 'Savannah Greens Challenge', is yet to be officially detailed, leaving the Kenyan golf community seeking clarity on the new event.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025

Health

Telecounselling Offers Lifeline Amidst Kenya's Escalating Suicide Crisis

As Kenya confronts a severe mental health crisis with suicide rates causing national alarm, telecounselling is emerging as a critical intervention, bridging gaps in access to care despite significant infrastructural and regulatory challenges.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025

Business

Kenya-US Exports Hit 3-Year High Amid AGOA Expiry Scramble

Kenyan exporters accelerated shipments to the United States, reaching a multi-year peak as the critical African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program expired, creating significant uncertainty for a trade relationship vital to Kenya's textile and apparel industry.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025

Education

University Lecturers, Government Inch Closer to Deal Amid Strike

A potential breakthrough in the six-week nationwide lecturers' strike offers a glimmer of hope for thousands of Kenyan university students, though final agreement on salary arrears and a new CBA remains pending.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025

Technology

Kenyan AI Innovations Aim to Slash Breast Cancer Diagnosis Times

New artificial intelligence tools are being deployed in Kenya to combat late-stage breast cancer diagnosis, a critical issue that sees nearly 70% of cases detected at advanced stages, promising faster, more accurate, and accessible screening for thousands.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025

Business

Kenya's Farm Debt Surges to KSh167.7B Amid Policy Push

A sharp 18.2% rise in agricultural borrowing in two years signals deepening investment and response to government credit initiatives, but raises critical questions about debt sustainability and the real impact on small-scale farmers across Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025

Business

Equity Group Profit Soars to Sh52.1B as Regional Units Outpace Kenya

Despite a slowing domestic economy, Equity Group's strategic expansion across East and Central Africa has propelled its nine-month net profit up by 32.6%, with subsidiaries now contributing nearly half of its earnings.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025

Politics

Ruto's Housing Plan: Progress, Job Claims and Hurdles Assessed

President William Ruto's signature Affordable Housing Programme is delivering tangible units and creating jobs, but faces significant headwinds from funding gaps, implementation delays, and intense public scrutiny over its mandatory levy.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025

Politics

Victoria, Australia Passes Landmark Indigenous Treaty Law

The historic legislation, a first for Australia, establishes a framework for negotiating treaties with First Peoples, a move with global significance for Indigenous rights and reconciliation that contrasts with stalled processes elsewhere in the nation.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 31, 2025