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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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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

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US and Russia Explore New Prisoner Swap After Historic 2024 Exchange

High-level talks signal a rare channel of communication between Washington and Moscow, though direct implications for Kenya remain distant amidst a complex geopolitical landscape.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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US Snubs G20, Africa Seizes Stage to Push Debt and Climate Agenda

With Donald Trump boycotting the first G20 summit on African soil, host South Africa, backed by a vocal Kenyan civil society, is leveraging the vacuum to champion a new deal on global finance, debt relief, and climate justice for the Global South.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Waititu Secures KSh.53M Bank Guarantee for Kamiti Release

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, imprisoned since February 2025 for corruption, may soon be released from Kamiti Maximum Prison after securing a KSh.53 million bank guarantee, a crucial step in his ongoing appeal against a 12-year sentence.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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US Launches FIFA PASS to Fast-Track World Cup Visas

Kenyan football fans with official 2026 World Cup tickets may face shorter waits for U.S. visa interviews under a new priority system, though the initiative does not guarantee visa approval.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025

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Ruto Defends Labour Export Policy as Remittances Hit Record High Amid Abuse Claims

President William Ruto's administration is championing its labour migration policy as a key economic driver, with diaspora remittances projected to surpass KSh 650 billion in 2025.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 18, 2025