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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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UK Politician Suspended Over Anti-Chinese Slur Amid TikTok Spy Fears

The suspension of a Reform UK politician in Wales over racist remarks highlights growing global tensions around technology and espionage—a debate with significant implications for Kenya's engagement with foreign powers and its own standards of political accountability.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

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Kenya's Textile Revival Plan Faces Critical Test

Once a manufacturing giant, the sector's revitalization hinges on overcoming the dominance of second-hand imports and boosting local cotton production, with tens of thousands of jobs at stake.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

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Indonesia on Highest Alert as Mount Semeru Erupts Violently

The eruption in Indonesia's 'Ring of Fire' offers a stark reminder of the geological risks within East Africa's own Great Rift Valley, highlighting the critical need for robust disaster preparedness.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

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UK Asylum Overhaul Sparks Labour Dissent and Diplomatic Ire

A contentious UK asylum policy shift, defended by Health Secretary Wes Streeting despite personal unease, has ignited a revolt within the Labour Party and drawn sharp condemnation from international partners.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

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Kenya Rejects Trafficking Claims in Mysterious Gaza-to-SA Flight

Nairobi has strongly denied involvement in human trafficking after a chartered flight carrying 153 Palestinians transited through Kenya, sparking an international investigation and raising questions about a coordinated displacement of people from the war-torn territory.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

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Kindiki Leads UDA Development Blitz in High-Stakes Mbeere North By-Election

The Mbeere North by-election has become a critical political battleground, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki leveraging billions of shillings in government development projects to secure the seat for the ruling UDA party.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

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North Macedonia Begins Trial Over Nightclub Fire That Killed 63

A landmark trial has opened in North Macedonia, charging 38 individuals and entities with systemic safety failures leading to one of Europe's deadliest nightclub fires. The case highlights critical global lessons on public safety and regulatory enforcement.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

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Mudavadi Defends Kenya's Migrant Worker Record Amid Abuse Claims

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi asserts government reforms, including the shutdown of over 600 rogue recruitment agencies, are protecting Kenyans abroad, countering persistent reports of exploitation, particularly in the Middle East.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

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Murkomen Pledges State Support as Eight Landslide Victims Buried

The government has committed to covering funeral expenses and resettling families displaced by the Elgeyo Marakwet landslide, a disaster experts attribute to widespread deforestation and climate change.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

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US Charges Ex-Olympian in Global Drug Ring with Witness Murder

A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, now a fugitive on the FBI's most-wanted list, faces new charges for allegedly ordering the murder of a witness, highlighting the extreme measures transnational criminal syndicates employ to protect their operations.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

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Nyoro Accuses State of Excessive Borrowing as Debt Crosses KSh 12 Trillion

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro alleges unsustainable borrowing under the current administration, as official figures show Kenya's public debt has surpassed KSh 12 trillion, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability and the high cost of debt servicing.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

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Italy's Pasta Purity Row in Brussels Spotlights Global Trade Rules

A dispute over pasta sauce in the EU Parliament highlights the multi-billion-dollar battle to protect authentic national products, a critical issue for Kenyan exports like coffee and tea.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025