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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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Muturi Accuses Ruto’s Government of Bribery in Mbeere North By-Election

Former Attorney General Justin Muturi, campaigning for the Democratic Party in Nthawa Ward, alleges the government is using handouts to sway voters, framing the by-election as a test of President Ruto's influence in the Mt. Kenya region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Username Properties Named Kenya's Top Real Estate Firm

The award highlights the company's focus on affordable land ownership and innovative financing amid Kenya's growing housing demand and urbanization.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Trump Defends Saudi Prince on Khashoggi, Secures Major Deals

Washington visit sees US President dismiss intelligence on journalist's murder, while announcing nearly $1 trillion in Saudi investments and advanced arms sales, signaling a significant reset in relations with potential ripple effects for global energy and security dynamics.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Wambugu Predicts Gachagua's Retreat from Mbeere North By-Election

Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu claims mounting political pressure and shifting voter sentiment in the Mbeere North by-election may force an early exit for Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, signalling a crucial test of his influence in the Mt. Kenya region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Agriculture Sector Demands 10-Year Tax Freeze to Boost Competitiveness

Industry leaders warn erratic fiscal policies and over Sh150 billion in unpaid tax refunds are crippling Kenya's primary economic sector, threatening investment, jobs, and regional market share.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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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