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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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Matiang’i to Hit United Opposition Campaign Trail, Njoroge Confirms

Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i is set to join active campaigning, a move poised to energise the opposition's push in crucial by-elections and sharpen the emerging 2027 power struggle.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Trump Derides Female Journalist as 'Piggy' Amid Epstein Queries

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's verbal attack on a Bloomberg reporter highlights ongoing tensions with the press, raising global concerns over journalistic freedom and the rhetoric of political leaders.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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WFP Warns of Unprecedented Hunger in 2026, Kenya Named a Top Hotspot

As the UN World Food Programme projects a staggering 318 million people will face acute hunger globally in 2026, a new report identifies Kenya as a crisis hotspot, with millions of its own citizens threatened by drought, high food prices, and conflict.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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EU Demands UK Budget Payments for Single Market Access

The European Union has confirmed the United Kingdom must make financial contributions to the EU budget for access to its single market, a move that could reshape post-Brexit economic relations and indirectly influence the frameworks governing Kenya's trade with both partners.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Kenya Deepens China Ties as US Development Funding Falters

Nairobi is increasingly relying on Beijing's Global Development Initiative to finance major projects, a strategic pivot accelerated by significant cuts to American foreign aid programs that have long supported Kenya's health and economic sectors.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Ruto's Cybercrime Law Faces Legal Test Amid Free Speech Fears

President William Ruto’s administration faces mounting legal and civil society pressure over a controversial new cybercrime law, with critics arguing its broad powers threaten constitutional freedoms while the government insists it is a necessary tool against online threats.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Mexico Rejects Trump's Military Intervention Threat, Citing Sovereignty

President Sheinbaum firmly dismisses U.S. military strike proposals against drug cartels, invoking historical conflicts. The diplomatic standoff highlights global sovereignty debates relevant to Kenya and Africa.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Kindiki Pledges Key Projects in High-Stakes Mbeere North By-Election

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's campaign for the UDA candidate in the Mbeere North by-election hinges on promises of continued development, framing the vote as a crucial test of political allegiance for access to government projects.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Ronaldo Joins Trump for White House Dinner with Saudi Prince

Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo’s attendance at a White House dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman underscores the growing intersection of sports, economics, and international diplomacy.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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CS Ruku Rejects Gachagua 'Grandmother Visit' Claims as Propaganda

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku dismisses allegations of a secret meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, exposing deep-seated political rivalries heating up the Mbeere North by-election and wider Mt. Kenya region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Opposition, Government Escalate War of Words in High-Stakes By-Elections

The United Opposition and the ruling UDA party have intensified their campaigns in Mbeere North and Magarini, framing the upcoming by-elections as a crucial test of political strength and a referendum on the current administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Zelensky Seeks Renewed Peace Push in Turkey Amid War Setbacks

Ukrainian President meets Turkish counterpart in Ankara to revive stalled peace talks and prisoner exchanges, as a US envoy's participation appears unlikely. For Kenya, the high-stakes diplomacy carries implications for grain and fertiliser prices.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025