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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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Health

HealthTech Innovations Surge in Kenya, Driven by Digital Platforms and AI Integration

Kenya's health sector is rapidly embracing digital transformation with healthtech innovations aimed at improving healthcare access and efficiency. Online pharmacy MYDAWA's $9.6M funding in May 2025 will fuel its expansion and AI integration for services like e-prescriptions and online consultations. With healthcare being a priority in the National AI Strategy, AI is also being explored for insurance cost-cutting and diagnostic support, while county-level digitization of health records lays further groundwork.

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May 17, 2025

Education

Technology Transforms Kenyan Education: AI Integration, Digital Platforms, and ICT Skills Development Lead the Charge

Kenya's education sector is undergoing a significant tech-driven transformation with a strong push for AI integration in curricula, highlighted by a May 2025 call from Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo.

SOStreamline Official

May 17, 2025

Business

Technology Revolutionizes Kenyan Finance: Fintech Drives Inclusion Amidst Growth Pains

Kenya's finance sector is being continually reshaped by fintech innovations like DahabPlus and Safaricom's Lipa Mdogo Mdogo (2M devices sold by May 2025), which deepen financial inclusion. The National AI Strategy targets finance for AI integration in areas like credit scoring and fraud detection. However, a "Series A crunch" in funding poses a significant challenge to scaling fintech startups despite their crucial role in the sector's growth.

SOStreamline Official

May 17, 2025

Agriculture

AgriTech Innovations Transforming Kenya's Agricultural Landscape and Food Security

Kenya's agricultural sector is undergoing a technological revolution with AgriTech startups like Sukhiba (WhatsApp e-commerce) and Shamba Pride (O2O model) leading the charge. Supported by initiatives like the Kenya Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program and a national focus on data-driven farming and AI (as per the National AI Strategy and "Data for Soil Health Challenges 2025"), these innovations aim to boost productivity, improve market access, and ensure food security amidst climate challenges.

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May 17, 2025

Technology

Analyzing Kenya's Tech Startup Ecosystem: Strengths, Persistent Challenges, and Untapped Opportunities in 2025

Kenya's tech startup ecosystem, a top African investment hub with strong mobile money foundations and maturing startups, faces challenges like the "Series A crunch" funding gap, investor selectivity, and gender disparity in investment.

SOStreamline Official

May 17, 2025

Technology

Global Tech Giants Confirm Participation in Connected Africa Summit 2025, Signaling Strong Interest in Region

The Connected Africa Summit 2025 (May 26-29, Diani) has secured participation from global tech leaders like AWS, Google, Cisco, and HPE. This strong international presence highlights robust global interest in Africa's digital future, with Kenya positioned as a key hub for fostering partnerships, investment, and knowledge transfer across the continent.

SOStreamline Official

May 17, 2025

Technology

Kenya Forges Ahead with Ambitious Digital Infrastructure Rollout Under National Masterplan

Kenya is advancing its National Digital Masterplan with significant investments in digital infrastructure, including a 100,000km fibre network, 25,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots, and nationwide smart hubs. Key projects like the Digital Superhighway and the "digital and green" Usahihi Expressway, alongside targeted connectivity for sectors like the judiciary, underscore a comprehensive strategy to bridge the digital divide and modernize the nation.

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May 17, 2025

Business

Kenya's Fintech Sector Drives Innovation in Digital Payments Amid Funding Challenges

Kenya's pioneering fintech sector continues to innovate in digital payments, with platforms like DahabPlus gaining recognition and Safaricom's Lipa Mdogo Mdogo program boosting smartphone access for financial inclusion. Despite strong growth and constituting most African unicorns, Kenyan fintechs face a critical "Series A crunch" in funding, a key challenge for scaling operations and realizing their full potential.

SOStreamline Official

May 17, 2025

Technology

Connected Africa Summit 2025 Set to Propel Continent's Digital Agenda with Nairobi Declaration

The Connected Africa Summit 2025 (May 26-29, Diani, Kenya), hosted by Kenya's ICT Ministry, aims to turn Africa's digital "Vision to Reality." Key themes include AI, Green Tech, Digital Inclusion, and Cybersecurity, with participation from global giants like AWS and Google. A major outcome will be "The Nairobi Declaration," outlining 7 critical interventions by 14 African ICT Ministers to advance the continent's digital agenda through collaboration and public-private partnerships.

SOStreamline Official

May 17, 2025

Technology

Kenya Fortifies Cybersecurity Defenses Through Coordinated National Strategy and Industry Collaboration

With its deepening digital reliance, Kenya is prioritizing cybersecurity through a coordinated national strategy. The ICT Authority Bill 2024 aims to harmonize efforts, while the National AI Strategy underscores cybersecurity's role. Key events like the Africa CISO Summit 2025 and the upcoming Connected Africa Summit further highlight this focus, signaling a move towards a robust, centralized defense against evolving cyber threats.

SOStreamline Official

May 17, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Green Technology Gains Momentum in Kenya's ICT Development and Sustainability Drive

Kenya is increasingly integrating green technology into its ICT strategy, with sustainability becoming a core principle. Initiatives include Huawei's focus on clean energy solutions, the 4th ICT & Data Centers Conference in May 2025 emphasizing renewable energy for data centers (using REF & CUE metrics), and the "green corridor" design for the Usahihi Expressway. "Green Tech and Sustainability" is also a key theme for the Connected Africa Summit 2025, signaling a national push to leverage renewable resources for a responsible digital future.

SOStreamline Official

May 17, 2025

Politics

Ex-governor Waititu jailed for graft

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Nairobi court after being found guilty of awarding fraudulent road contracts. He must also pay a KSh53 million fine and is barred from public office for 10 years, marking a significant step in Kenya's anti-graft war.

SOStreamline Official

May 17, 2025