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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

Safaricom Tops 50 Million Subscribers Ahead of 25th Birthday

Safaricom surpasses 50 million Kenyan subscribers and 10 million in Ethiopia as it gears up for its 25th-anniversary celebrations this October.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 23, 2025

Health

WHO Warns of Chikungunya "Silent Spread" as Kenya Confirms Dozens of Cases

The World Health Organization is raising the alarm about a global resurgence of chikungunya – a mosquito-borne virus now sickening dozens in Kenya’s coastal region. At least 25 cases have been confirmed around Mombasa after an outbreak in June.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 23, 2025

Politics

Pastor Dorcas Rigathi Rebukes MP Ichung’wah’s Claims of ‘Controlling’ Deputy President

Pastor Dorcas Rigathi – the Deputy President’s spouse – has hit back at Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah for alleging she “controls” her husband. Speaking during a US visit, Dorcas dismissed the claim as absurd, affirming that she and DP Rigathi Gachagua are simply a united team.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 23, 2025

Education

Nakuru Girls High School Closed Indefinitely After Students Riot Over Exams

Nakuru Girls High School was abruptly closed after students rioted against looming exams, wrecking property in overnight chaos. The prestigious school sent students home indefinitely following the July 22 rampage, which administrators blamed on “exam anxiety.”

SOStreamline Official

Jul 23, 2025

Politics

Kiambu Governor Probed as EACC Freezes Accounts in Graft Investigation

EACC detectives, who earlier seized cash from the governor’s home, allege Wamatangi’s administration was involved in irregular contracts – claims he vehemently denies as politically driven.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 22, 2025

Health

Eight Arrested in Mawego Police Station Arson Case Charged with Terrorism

Eight people have been charged under anti-terror laws for setting fire to Mawego Police Station during protests over the death of teacher Albert Ojwang. The accused have pleaded not guilty and are held without bail as the case proceeds.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 22, 2025

Health

Leaders Battle Myths as North Eastern Kenya’s HPV Vaccine Uptake Falls Below 10%

Uptake of the cervical cancer-preventing HPV vaccine has plunged below 10% in Kenya’s North Eastern counties, spurring leaders to debunk myths hindering immunization. Local officials and clerics say misinformation

SOStreamline Official

Jul 22, 2025

Entertainment

President Ruto Donates Sh1 Million to Late Comedian KK Mwenyewe’s Family

President William Ruto has donated Sh1 million to the family of renowned comedian Mr. KK Mwenyewe following the entertainer’s recent death, as announced at a memorial event held in Nairobi.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 22, 2025

Politics

Interior CS Murkomen Defends Terror Charges Against Protesters

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended the move to charge protesters with terrorism, stating that violent acts like burning police stations and businesses fit the legal definition. The ODPP also said the charges should be seen as security measures rather than suppression of dissent.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 21, 2025

Agriculture

Household Air Pollution Linked to 26,000 Kenyan Deaths Annually, Study Finds

New research finds that household air pollution from cooking fuels causes over 26,000 deaths in Kenya each year. The study highlights health and environmental impacts, prompting calls for wider adoption of clean cooking solutions.

SOStreamline Official

Jul 21, 2025

Technology

Tech Titans Battle for Extended Reality’s Future

2025 is set to be a transformative year for extended reality, as Apple, Google, and Meta compete to create the dominant XR ecosystem, driving innovation in mixed-reality headsets and AI-powered immersive experiences.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jul 23, 2025

Technology

Magnate Ventures Unveils Kenya’s First 3D Anamorphic Billboard in Westlands, Nairobi

Magnate Ventures launches Kenya’s first 3D anamorphic billboard in Westlands, Nairobi—ushering in a new era of immersive outdoor advertising and brand storytelling.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jul 22, 2025