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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

Marks & Spencer CEO Directly Targeted by Hackers in Alarming Ransomware Attack Escalation

In a major security breach reported on June 6, 2025, British retailer Marks & Spencer was hit by a cyberattack where hackers sent a ransom demand and abusive messages directly to the CEO, signaling a significant and alarming escalation in corporate cyber extortion tactics.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 6, 2025

Technology

Kenya and Azerbaijan Advance Digital Partnership for Smarter Governance

Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Kenya met with Kenya’s ICT Minister on June 6, 2025, to discuss cooperation in leveraging digital platforms to automate government processes, aligning with Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 6, 2025

Technology

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Ignites Fan Fervor with Midnight Queues and High Expectations

The global launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 6, 2025, sparked midnight queues at retailers as enthusiastic fans rushed to secure the new console, signaling strong consumer anticipation and a potentially robust market debut for Nintendo's next-generation hardware.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 6, 2025

Health

Kilifi County Faces Imminent Healthcare Paralysis as Clinicians' Strike Looms Over Unfulfilled 2024 Agreement

Medical services in Kilifi County public hospitals are at high risk of disruption as clinical officers threaten to begin a strike at midnight, citing the county government's failure to implement a 2024 return-to-work agreement.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 5, 2025

Business

KRA to Launch Online Chatbot to Simplify Tax Compliance for Small and Medium Enterprises

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) plans to introduce an online chatbot to assist small businesses with tax information and services. This tool will answer common MSME tax questions and is part of a broader effort to simplify tax registration, filing, and payment processes for entrepreneurs.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 5, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Kasipul MP Murder Case: Five Suspects, Including Bodyguard, to Undergo Mental Evaluation Before Plea

Five suspects linked to the murder of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were will remain in custody pending mental health assessments before they can be formally charged.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 5, 2025

Technology

Academic Publishers Ink AI Deals Amidst Signals of Potential US Research Funding Cuts

A report on June 4, 2025, indicates that academic publishers are increasingly signing deals related to artificial intelligence, a trend occurring amidst signals of potential U.S. government research funding cuts. This suggests a strategic adaptation to new technologies.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 4, 2025

Education

Government Moves to Correct School Capitation Funding Glitch, CS Ogamba Assures Principals

Education CS Julius Ogamba announced that the government is actively addressing a funding glitch which resulted in some schools receiving very low capitation grants. He urged affected school leaders to contact the ministry for correction.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 4, 2025

Technology

Qualcomm Fortifies Data Center AI Strategy with Acquisition of Alphawave Semi

Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Alphawave Semi on June 4, 2025, a strategic move to accelerate its expansion into the data center market and bolster its AI compute and connectivity capabilities. The deal addresses the increasing demand for high-performance, energy-efficient solutions for AI.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 4, 2025

Business

Embedded Finance Solutions Touted as Key Catalyst for Enhancing Workforce Productivity in Kenya

At a Nairobi business forum, experts and industry leaders praised embedded finance—the integration of financial services like loans and savings directly into payroll platforms—as an effective tool for improving employee welfare and boosting overall workforce productivity.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 4, 2025

Business

Safaricom Faces Antitrust Complaint Over Alleged Anti-Competitive M-Pesa Deal with Ziidi Fund

A formal complaint has been filed with Kenya’s competition regulator against Safaricom, alleging that its exclusive M-Pesa transaction fee waiver for the Ziidi Money Market Fund is an anti-competitive practice that distorts the retail investment market.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 4, 2025

Health

Kenya Faces Potential Vaccine Crisis as Gavi Co-Payment Delays Persist Amid Global Measles Concerns

Kenyan health officials are warning of a looming vaccine shortage due to the government's delayed KSh 1.6 billion co-payment to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This funding gap threatens supplies of essential childhood immunizations, a concern amplified by a recent deadly measles outbreak in the US.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 4, 2025