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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 Explores Luxembourg Tech Sector for Diaspora Opportunities, PS Njogu Leads Talks

Kenya's Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary, Roseline Njogu, is engaging with a European university in Luxembourg to create pathways for Kenyan tech talent into Luxembourg's burgeoning digital economy, aiming to foster job creation and skills development.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 3, 2025

Politics

Four Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants Neutralized in Garissa County Dawn Raid by Elite Kenyan Forces

In a pre-dawn operation in Garissa County, Kenya’s elite Special Operations Group (SOG) forces engaged and killed four suspected al-Shabaab militants. Officials reported that the operation successfully disrupted planned terror attacks in the region.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 3, 2025

Health

Kisumu University Teaching and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) Seeks New CEO; Applications Open Until June 24

Kisumu University Teaching and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) is actively recruiting for a new Chief Executive Officer, with applications being accepted until June 24. The hospital board is seeking candidates with strong experience in health administration and public management.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 3, 2025

Politics

Revenue Allocation Standoff: National Assembly Rejects Senate's Push for Increased County Funding

A significant disagreement has emerged between Kenya’s National Assembly and the Senate after the Assembly rejected Senate-proposed amendments aimed at increasing revenue allocations to county governments, leading to a political standoff over county funding levels.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 3, 2025

Technology

TSMC May Sales Skyrocket by Nearly 40%, Fueled by Relentless Global AI Chip Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced a 39.6% year-over-year increase in its May sales, a surge driven by persistent and powerful global demand for advanced chips that power the artificial intelligence expansion. These figures highlight AI's role as a primary growth catalyst.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 3, 2025

Technology

Government Pledges Enhanced Accessibility of Online Services for Kenyans with Disabilities

The Kenyan government has committed to making all e-government platforms, including the eCitizen portal, fully accessible to persons with disabilities. ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo announced

SOStreamline Official

Jun 3, 2025

Education

Kenya Rolls Out New KEMIS Education Data System to Replace NEMIS, Aiming to Enhance Planning and Reduce Fraud

The Kenyan Ministry of Education has unveiled the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) to replace the older NEMIS. Officials state KEMIS will integrate data from nursery to university.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 3, 2025

Technology

Pornhub Blocks Services in France in Response to Strict New Age Verification Law

Effective June 3, 2025, adult entertainment website Pornhub has blocked access to its services within France. The move is a direct response to a new French law imposing stringent and complex age verification requirements for platforms offering adult content.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 3, 2025

Politics

Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris Demands Justice for Activists Mwangi and Atuhaire Over Alleged Torture in Tanzania

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has strongly condemned the reported torture and abuse of activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire during their detention in Tanzania

SOStreamline Official

Jun 2, 2025

Health

Eldoret Police and Kenya Power Launch Crackdown on Illegal Electricity Connections, 12 Arrested

In a joint operation in Eldoret on Monday, police and Kenya Power officials arrested 12 suspects accused of making illegal electricity connections. Authorities warned that such theft, which often involves dangerous wiring, will result in severe penalties.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 2, 2025

Education

Nakuru Science Fair Ignites Innovation Among Youth with Impressive Student Projects

Over 300 students participated in the Nakuru Science Fair on Monday, showcasing innovative projects in renewable energy, robotics, and sustainable agriculture. Top prizes were awarded for creations like low-cost solar chargers and automated irrigation systems

SOStreamline Official

Jun 2, 2025

Health

Kenyan High Court Issues Updated Guidelines for Defamation and Privacy Lawsuits to Balance Rights

The High Court of Kenya has released new, updated guidelines for handling defamation and privacy lawsuits. The directives emphasize fair trial rights, timely case resolution, and encourage judges to consider public interest and freedom of expression

SOStreamline Official

Jun 2, 2025