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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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Agriculture

Government Pledges to Resume Gataka Road Works After Residents Protest

Ongata Rongai residents say an abandoned road project has left hazardous trenches and blocked access to hospitals and businesses. The government has vowed to resume construction and backfill the open excavations but has yet to give a start date

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Aug 19, 2025

Health

Health Officials Warn Kenyans Against Using Semaglutide for Weight Loss

Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board warned that Semaglutide (Ozempic) should only be used under prescription for type diabetes, cautioning that off weight loss use can cause serious side effects like hypoglycemia and digestive problems

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Aug 19, 2025

Politics

Ruto Forms Multi Agency Team to Intensify War on Corruption

President William Ruto announced a Multi Agency Team that brings together the NIS, EACC, DCI, KRA, Central Bank and other watchdogs to coordinate anti corruption efforts, share resources and recover stolen assets

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Aug 19, 2025

Health

National Police Service Debunks Fake Promotion Notice and Clarifies Rules

Kenya National Police Service debunked a fake notice claiming automatic promotions for officers over 50, stressing that promotions are based on merit and recent reforms only apply to long serving corporals, sergeants and inspectors

SOStreamline Official

Aug 19, 2025

Agriculture

Two Week Partial Closure Announced for Mombasa Nairobi Highway

KeNHA will partially close the Makupa Bridge Changamwe Interchange section of the Mombasa Nairobi highway for two weeks from August to September, directing traffic onto one carriageway while crews undertake drainage and road works.

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Aug 19, 2025

Politics

Senators Urge Summons for President Ruto to Explain Bribery Claims Against MPs

Members of the Public Accounts Committee want President Ruto summoned to provide evidence for his claim that MPs accepted bribes, warning that unproven allegations damage Parliament reputation and should be handled through formal channels

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Aug 19, 2025

Technology

NTSA Launches Portal to Check Status of Driving Licence and Number Plate Applications

NTSA launched a portal where motorists can track their driving licence or number plate applications by entering their ID or registration number; requests are sent to collection centres, part of a broader move to digitise transport services

SOStreamline Official

Aug 19, 2025

Politics

UDA and ODM Talks Could Lead to Major Constitutional Amendments, MP Says

Nominated MP Jackson said UDA and ODM discussions could lead to referendums and executive reforms, including expanding or parliamentary structures, as part of broader constitutional changes aimed at strengthening governance and devolution

SOStreamline Official

Aug 19, 2025

Agriculture

Experts Blame Human Error and Oversight Lapses for Kenya Spate of Air Crashes

After several fatal crashes, aviation experts say Kenya air disasters stem from human error, lax oversight and unpredictable weather rather than mechanical failures; they urge stricter maintenance and regulatory enforcement

SOStreamline Official

Aug 19, 2025

Politics

Musalia Mudavadi Defends Diplomatic Nomination Process After Goma Uproar

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs chief Musalia Mudavadi has moved swiftly to quell growing diplomatic unease after Kinshasa raised concerns over the appointment of Judy Kiaria Nkumiri as Kenya’s proposed consul-general to Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Aug 19, 2025

Education

National Research Festival Urges Kenya to Invest in Science and Technology

At the Kenya National Research Festival in Nakuru, officials urged the government to invest in science and technology to support food security and climate resilience. The NRF has already invested over KSh 7 billion in research projects and postgraduate students

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Aug 19, 2025

Sports

Harambee Stars Defeat Zambia to Top CHAN Group, Prepare for Quarter‑Finals

Harambee Stars edged Zambia 1‑0 at Kasarani to finish top of Group A in the 2024 African Nations Championship, with coach Benni McCarthy praising the team’s unity ahead of a quarter‑final against Madagascar and President William Ruto rewarding players for their performance.

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Aug 18, 2025