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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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Kishor's Startup Politics Fails in Bihar's Election

Renowned strategist Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj party failed to secure a single seat in Bihar's state elections, a stark lesson for new political movements challenging established orders, with potential parallels for Kenya's own evolving political landscape.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 15, 2025

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Epstein Texts Guided US Lawmaker During Trump Hearing, Files Show

Newly released records reveal the deceased sex offender's attempts to influence a congressional investigation, raising global questions about elite corruption and the integrity of democratic oversight.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 15, 2025

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US Tariff Rollback on Coffee, Avocados Offers Kenya Potential Relief

President Donald Trump's executive order scrapping tariffs on key agricultural imports could ease pressure on Kenyan exports like coffee and avocados, which faced significant duties amid a broader US trade protectionism shift.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 15, 2025

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Canadian Court Advances Lawsuit Over CIA-Funded Brainwashing Experiments

A class-action lawsuit on behalf of hundreds of Canadians subjected to horrific mind-control experiments, funded by the CIA and the Canadian government from the 1940s to the 1960s, is proceeding to trial, marking a significant step in a decades-long fight for accountability.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 15, 2025

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Pakistan Cements Military Power With New Law Granting Army Chief Immunity

A controversial constitutional amendment in Pakistan grants its army chief unprecedented powers and lifetime legal immunity, deepening concerns over democratic erosion in the nuclear-armed nation with tangible, if indirect, implications for regional stability and international partnerships.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 15, 2025

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Tanzania's Suluhu Pardons Election Protesters Amid Reconciliation Push

President Samia Suluhu Hassan's clemency for youths involved in post-election unrest signals a move towards national healing, a development with significant implications for political stability and trade within the East African Community.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 15, 2025

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IEBC Summons Kasipul Candidates After Two Killed in By-Election Violence

The killings in Homa Bay County present a critical test for the newly constituted electoral commission under Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, as it confronts political violence ahead of the November 27 poll.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 15, 2025

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US Cuts Swiss Tariffs After Corporate Lobbying Raises Questions

A new US-Swiss trade deal slashes high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, sparking debate over corporate influence. For Kenya, the agreement highlights the volatility of global trade policies that could impact its own access to key export markets.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 15, 2025

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US Senators Demand Tanzania Ties Review After Deadly Polls

Washington's call for reassessment follows a violent post-election crackdown, sparking fears for regional stability and directly impacting Kenyan trade and citizens.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 15, 2025

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AWA Eases Diaspora's Burden of Grief and High Repatriation Costs

As the Kenyan diaspora grows to an estimated four million, the Africa Welfare Association (AWA) provides a critical safety net, addressing the prohibitive costs and logistical challenges of repatriating loved ones, a burden that can exceed KSh 2 million from the U.S.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 14, 2025

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Kaluma Signals ODM Alliance with Ruto Beyond 2027

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma's declaration points to a significant political realignment, suggesting the Orange Democratic Movement's current cooperation with President William Ruto's government could evolve into a formal 2027 election pact, sparking internal party debate.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 14, 2025

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US Tariff Rollback on Coffee, Beef Offers Potential Lifeline to Kenyan Exporters

A new White House order reversing tariffs on key agricultural goods could significantly boost Kenya's foreign exchange earnings, offering relief to farmers hit by levies imposed earlier this year. However, the full impact remains contingent on final details and implementation.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 14, 2025