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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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US Journalist Arrested in Chicago Amidst ICE Raid, Sparks Press Freedom Debate

The violent arrest of a US journalist by federal agents in Chicago has ignited a fierce debate about press freedom and law enforcement tactics, drawing parallels to concerns raised by Kenyan journalists regarding their safety and ability to report freely.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 11, 2025

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Amisi Slams ODM Over Moi Alliance, Warns of Legacy Damage

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has criticised his ODM party colleagues for their enthusiastic embrace of KANU Chairman Gideon Moi's decision to work with President William Ruto, cautioning that the move risks undermining the party's long-standing legacy and confusing its grassroots supporters.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 11, 2025

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Gaza Ceasefire: Trump aAnnounces 'First Phase' Deal, Hostage Release Expected

A breakthrough agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the United States, offers a glimmer of hope for an end to the protracted conflict in Gaza, with implications for global stability and Kenya's diplomatic engagements.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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Parliament Pushes Digital Transformation to Revive Posta Kenya

The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) is set for a major overhaul as Parliament's Communication Committee endorses a digital transformation strategy to rescue the struggling state-owned entity from its substantial debt and declining traditional mail services

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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DPP Directed to Ensure Due Process in Salasya Hate Speech Case

A Nairobi court has referred the hate speech case against Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for review, underscoring the judiciary's emphasis on adherence to due process in sensitive public incitement matters.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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South Sudan to Establish Inland Container Depots to Cut Import Costs

South Sudan's plan to develop Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Empty Container Depots (ECDs) aims to significantly reduce the high cost of importing goods, a move expected to benefit Kenyan traders and consumers by streamlining transit through the Port of Mombasa.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Gaza Peace Plan

A breakthrough in indirect talks has led to an agreement on the initial phase of a peace plan for Gaza, potentially ending a two-year conflict that has deeply impacted the region and drawn global attention.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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US Senate Rejects Curb on Presidential Military Force Against Cartels

A recent vote in the US Senate has implications for international law and the use of military force, a development keenly observed in Kenya given its own experiences with regional security interventions.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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Kenya Hosts 24th COMESA Summit, Eyes Digital Trade Leadership

Nairobi is set to host leaders from 21 member states for the 24th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit, with Kenya poised to assume the chairmanship.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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Illinois Governor Defies Trump's Call to Jail Democratic Leaders

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has strongly rebuked former President Donald Trump's demand to jail him and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, highlighting a growing political polarisation in the United States that could have implications for international relations, including with Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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UK Treasury Curbs Departmental Access to Emergency Funds

The UK Treasury has tightened rules on departmental access to its reserve fund, particularly for public sector pay rises, signalling a stricter fiscal approach that could influence Kenya's own budget management strategies amidst ongoing wage bill debates.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025

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Campaign Against Voter Bribery Crucial for 2027 Polls

With the 2027 General Election approaching, a concerted campaign against voter bribery is essential to safeguard Kenya's democratic integrity and ensure credible outcomes. This comes as concerns about electoral malpractice persist among Kenyans.

SOStreamline Official

Oct 9, 2025