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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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Kindiki Pledges Full Implementation of Ruto's Economic Agenda

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has vowed to ensure the complete execution of the government's development plan, a move aimed at addressing the high cost of living and spurring economic growth amidst ongoing public concern over new taxes and project delays.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Gachagua Declares War on Ruto in Mbeere North By-Election

The upcoming Mbeere North parliamentary by-election has transformed into a high-stakes political battlefield, pitting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against President William Ruto in a direct contest for influence over the crucial Mount Kenya region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Muturi Endorses Karish for Mbeere North Seat, Setting Stage for High-Stakes By-Election

The endorsement by former Public Service CS Justin Muturi signals a major political realignment in Embu County, framing the upcoming Mbeere North by-election as a critical test of influence within the Mt. Kenya region's shifting political landscape.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Oburu Oginga Faces Deep Divisions at ODM Helm After Raila's Death

Just one month after the death of his brother Raila Odinga, new ODM leader Dr. Oburu Oginga confronts a party fractured into competing factions over its future relationship with President William Ruto's government, threatening its unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Winnie Odinga Demands Party-Wide Vote on ODM's 'Complicated' Ruto Pact

East African legislator Winnie Odinga has ignited a fierce debate on the Orange Democratic Movement's future, calling for a National Delegates Convention to determine its relationship with President Ruto's government, exposing deep internal divisions.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Winnie Odinga Enters Fray for Father's Political Mantle

Following Raila Odinga's death, his youngest daughter, Winnie, has emerged as a formidable new voice, challenging the old guard and forcing a succession battle that could redefine Kenya's opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general election.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Odinga Family Feud Erupts Over ODM Party's Future

Public remarks by Winnie Odinga at the ODM@20 anniversary have exposed a significant rift with new party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga, signalling a succession struggle that could reshape Kenya's opposition politics.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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UK's Proposed Asylum Overhaul Mirrors Denmark's Hardline Stance

The United Kingdom's Labour government is set to announce its largest asylum policy overhaul in modern times, drawing heavily from Denmark's controversial and restrictive immigration model. This shift signals a significant hardening of the UK's approach to refugees, with potential ripple effects for asylum seekers globally, including those from East Africa.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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Grounded Wings: Crisis Grips Kenya's Police Air Wing

A damning audit reveals only two of eleven police aircraft are operational, grounding critical security operations and exposing a history of fatal crashes and systemic failures. The findings raise urgent questions about officer safety and national security readiness.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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US Escalates Anti-Drug War in Pacific, Signals Potential Talks with Venezuela

A deadly US strike on an alleged narcotics vessel coincides with a major military buildup and hints of dialogue with Nicolás Maduro's government, raising questions about regional stability and the implications for global trafficking routes that impact Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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UN Agencies in Kenya Court China as US Aid Cuts Bite

Deep cuts to US foreign aid under the Trump administration have forced UN agencies in Kenya to seek alternative funding from China's Global Development Initiative to salvage critical health and education programs.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025

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ODM Succession Crisis Deepens as Winnie Odinga Challenges Oburu's Leadership

Sharp divisions have emerged within Kenya's main opposition party as Winnie Odinga publicly questions her uncle Oburu Oginga's competency, signalling a high-stakes battle for control that could reshape national politics ahead of 2027.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 17, 2025