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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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Sakaja Dismisses Nairobi Functions Handover to National Government

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unequivocally stated that his administration will not transfer any county functions to the national government, drawing lessons from the "disastrous" experience of the defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS).

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Oct 16, 2025

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Kindiki Condemns Gachagua's 'Primitive Bigotry' Against Women Governors

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent remarks targeting Governors Anne Waiguru and Cecily Mbarire, labelling them as 'primitive bigotry' and a threat to democratic principles

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

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SportPesa Rallies Kenyans for Breast Cancer Awareness This October

Gaming giant SportPesa is leveraging its extensive reach in Kenyan sports to drive a nationwide campaign for breast cancer awareness, aiming to transform public understanding and encourage early detection, a critical factor in survival rates.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

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Kenya Mourns Raila Odinga, Political Titan, After Death at 80

Kenya is in mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a towering figure in the nation's political landscape for over four decades, who passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 80 in India. His demise leaves a significant void and sparks questions about the future of Kenya's opposition politics.

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Oct 16, 2025

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Raila Odinga's Perilous 1991 Escape to Exile Unveiled

New details emerge about former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's clandestine journey to Norway in 1991, highlighting the risks he undertook in the fight for Kenya's multi-party democracy.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

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New Laws Tighten Grip on Digital Space, Reshape Land Use in Kenya

President William Ruto has assented to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024, expanding government powers in the digital realm, while ongoing land reforms continue to redefine ownership and development across the country.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

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Raila Odinga's Enduring Quest for Constitutional Reform in Kenya

Veteran politician Raila Odinga has consistently championed constitutional amendments, advocating for changes aimed at strengthening devolution, curbing presidential powers, and enhancing democratic governance in Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

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Moi Rejected Plot to Assassinate Raila Odinga, Reveals Lee Njiru

Former Presidential Press Service head Lee Njiru has revealed that the late President Daniel arap Moi rejected a proposal from a senior security officer to assassinate opposition leader Raila Odinga.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

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US Vice President Vance Dismisses Racist Texts as 'Kids' Jokes'

US Vice President JD Vance has downplayed racist and sexist messages exchanged by Republican operatives aged 24 to 35, sparking debate on accountability and youth involvement in politics, a topic with resonance in Kenya's own political landscape.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

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UK Ministry of Justice Faces Scrutiny Over £10.8 Billion in Missing Spending Receipts

A new report by analyst firm Tussell reveals that the UK Ministry of Justice is over two years behind on publishing receipts for nearly £11 billion in public spending, raising significant concerns about transparency and accountability in government expenditure.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

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Brown University Rejects Trump's Funding Compact, Citing Academic Freedom

Brown University has become the second major US institution to decline a proposed federal funding compact, raising concerns about academic autonomy and potential impacts on international student enrollment, a critical aspect for Kenyan students seeking global education opportunities.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025

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Trump Claims Credit for US Crime Rate Drop Amidst Federal Operations

Former US President Donald Trump has asserted that his administration's 'Operation Summer Heat' is responsible for a significant decline in violent crime across the United States, a claim that emerges as Kenya grapples with its own rising crime rates.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 16, 2025