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Tensions, Strikes, and a Fragile Ceasefire: Inside the Iran–Israel–U.S. Crisis

As military strikes rock Iran and a tentative ceasefire settles in, the U.S., Israel, and Iran stand at a volatile crossroads. With nuclear tensions rising and diplomatic talks inching forward, the world watches anxiously.

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Technology

HubSpot Rolls Out AI-Powered Enhancements in March 2025 Update for Improved Workflow Efficiency

HubSpot released new features in March 2025 focusing on AI and workflow efficiency, including AI-powered A/B testing for landing pages (auto-generating variations) and expanded AI summaries for sales calls. The update, largely in beta, also includes new sales dashboards and improved ABM tools, signaling HubSpot's push to integrate AI into its growth platform.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Mar 15, 2025

Technology

LinkedIn Boosts Predictive Audiences with Company List Uploads and Retargeting Integration

LinkedIn upgraded its AI-powered Predictive Audiences ad targeting on March 13, 2025. Advertisers can now upload company lists and integrate retargeting sources (CRM data, website visitors) as inputs, allowing LinkedIn's AI to find similar high-intent prospects. This offers B2B marketers greater control and precision, with early reports indicating up to ~48% lower cost-per-lead.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Mar 13, 2025

Technology

Google Rolls Out March 2025 Broad Core Update Impacting Global Search Rankings

Google implemented a broad core search algorithm update from March 13–27, 2025, its first of the year, impacting global search rankings. Characterized as a regular update to improve surfacing high-quality content, sites experiencing ranking changes are advised to review and enhance content quality and user experience per Google's guidelines.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Mar 13, 2025

Technology

Google Enhances Search with Expanded AI Overviews and New Experimental AI Mode Powered by Gemini 2.0

On March 5, 2025, Google announced major upgrades to its generative AI search features. AI Overviews in the U.S. now run on the Gemini 2.0 model for faster, higher-quality answers to complex queries. Google also launched an experimental AI Mode for in-depth exploratory search, signaling a deeper integration of AI into search.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Mar 5, 2025

Entertainment

Hollywood Star Omari Hardwick Launches Exclusive HQ House in Tatu City

Internationally renowned American actor Omari Hardwick, famed for his role as "Ghost" in "Power," hosted the grand opening of the exclusive HQ House in Kenya's Tatu City in mid-March 2025. This marks only the second HQ House globally, highlighting Kenya's growing appeal for high-end international lifestyle brands.

SOStreamline Official

Mar 15, 2025

Entertainment

Safari Rally 2025 Delivers Thrills On and Off the Track with Stellar Entertainment

The 77th WRC Safari Rally in Nakuru County during March 2025 was a spectacle of motorsport and vibrant entertainment. Beyond the rally action, a massive entertainment village offered live music, diverse cuisine, and cultural exhibits, drawing huge crowds and significantly boosting local tourism and economy.

SOStreamline Official

Mar 15, 2025

Entertainment

True Kenyan Fest Ignites Cultural Pride in Makutano, Meru

Makutano town in Meru County was the scene of vibrant cultural celebration with The True Kenyan Fest in March 2025. Hosted at Terah's Club and backed by Kenya Cane, the festival showcased diverse Kenyan music from C.O.G Stars Band to Joyce Wa Mam, embodying national pride and unity for a massive turnout.

SOStreamline Official

Mar 15, 2025

Entertainment

Record Turnout: SKY Festival Empowers Over 7,000 Teenage Girls in Nairobi

Over 7,000 teenage girls flocked to Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium for 'SKY FEST 2025' on March 7. Themed 'True to Me,' this major empowerment event, Kenya's largest for teen girls, featured popular artists like Brandy Maina and Lil Maina, alongside sports and self-defense training, with plans for a Kisumu edition.

SOStreamline Official

Mar 7, 2025

Entertainment

Burna Boy's Record-Breaking Nairobi Performance Ignites Uhuru Gardens

Nigerian megastar Burna Boy delivered a historic performance at Nairobi's Uhuru Gardens on March 1, 2025, reportedly earning a KSh 128 million fee. The colossal event, featuring Sauti Sol and top Kenyan acts, underscored Nairobi's rising status as a major concert hub in Africa.

SOStreamline Official

Mar 1, 2025

Education

229,000 teachers trained for CBC roll-out

By mid-March 2025, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) had trained 229,292 teachers on the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) framework, preparing for the 2026 senior secondary transition. The training focuses on new pedagogical skills, digital literacy, and remote learning tools.

SOStreamline Official

Mar 15, 2025

Education

Ministry holds CBC dialogue amid portal glitches

The Education Ministry held a CBC implementation review workshop in Kirinyaga on March 12, addressing technical glitches with the new Grade 9 assessment portal. Teachers' unions also highlighted understaffing in junior secondary schools, urging recruitment and policy reforms.

SOStreamline Official

Mar 12, 2025

Education

UoN lecturers threaten strike over governance

The University of Nairobi's academic staff union (UASU) issued a strike notice on March 11, threatening to halt activities over governance disputes. The move follows a court order reinstating the university council chair, with UASU calling for the council's dissolution and reforms.

SOStreamline Official

Mar 11, 2025