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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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Samia Suluhu Overhauls Cabinet After Disputed Tanzanian Poll

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has unveiled a new cabinet, blending loyalists and new faces, in a move seen as consolidating power after a contentious election. For Kenya, the retention of the Foreign Affairs minister signals stability in regional policy, though underlying trade tensions remain a key concern.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Louvre Closes Key Gallery Over Structural Flaws Amid Security Crisis

The closure of the Campana Gallery highlights systemic issues of maintenance and security at the world-renowned museum, offering critical lessons for Kenya's own heritage preservation efforts.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Kindiki, Gachagua Face Off in Mbeere North By-Election Showdown

The Mbeere North parliamentary by-election has intensified the political rivalry between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, transforming the contest into a high-stakes battle for political dominance in the vote-rich Mt. Kenya region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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High Court Freezes Marsabit County Assembly Operations Amidst Legal Turmoil

A High Court order has paralysed key legislative and financial activities in Marsabit County, escalating a governance crisis rooted in allegations of unlawfully constituted committees.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Poland Brands Railway Blast Near Ukraine Border Act of Sabotage

Warsaw has launched a terrorism investigation into an explosion on a key rail line used for aid deliveries to Ukraine, calling it an unprecedented act of sabotage potentially directed by a foreign state.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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IEBC Sanctions Kasipul Candidates After Deadly Campaign Violence

Kenya's electoral body imposes strict measures, including potential disqualification, following violent clashes in the Homa Bay County constituency that left two dead and several injured, raising national concerns over electoral conduct.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Ruto Appoints Speaker Kingi’s Brother to Salaries Commission

The appointment of the Senate Speaker’s brother to the powerful salaries commission raises critical questions about political influence, potential conflicts of interest, and the integrity of Kenya's independent constitutional bodies.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Duale Defends Ruto's Rhetoric, Challenges Opposition on Policy

Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale dismisses opposition claims of insults by President Ruto, reframing the remarks as a challenge for substantive policy alternatives amid escalating political temperatures.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Kenyatta University VC Sued Over Alleged Meddling in Successor's Recruitment

A lawsuit filed at the Employment and Labour Relations Court seeks to bar Vice-Chancellor Prof. Paul Wainaina from influencing the hiring process, raising critical questions about governance and transparency in Kenya's public universities.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Governor Sang Intervenes in Uasin Gishu Political Feud

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has stepped in to quell escalating political tensions in Uasin Gishu County, urging MPs to halt public attacks on Governor Jonathan Bii, a situation threatening service delivery and stability in President William Ruto's home county.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Kenya Unveils Four-Pillar Plan for Labour Pact with Canada

The strategic framework aims to create ethical pathways for Kenyans to fill Canadian labour shortages, boosting remittance inflows and fostering skills transfer.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Trump Signals Truce with Ugandan-Born NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani

The potential meeting between President Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the Kampala-born new mayor of New York, carries significant implications for US-Africa policy, including future trade deals and diplomatic priorities relevant to Kenya and the East Africa region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025