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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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Kenya's Somalia Policy at Crossroads Amid Security and Diplomatic Shifts

Nairobi's long-standing security-first approach to Somalia is facing a critical test as regional dynamics, including a new AU mission and persistent Al-Shabaab threats, force a re-evaluation of its diplomatic and economic strategies.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 10, 2025

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Real Madrid Stumble in Title Race With Rayo Vallecano Stalemate

The goalless draw opens the door for rivals Barcelona to slash their lead, raising questions about Madrid's championship resolve for a Kenyan audience keenly following the European title races.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 9, 2025

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BBC Leadership Collapses Over Trump Report, Sparking Global Trust Crisis

The resignations of the BBC's top two executives over claims of editorial bias raise critical questions for its global operations, including its influential Africa service headquartered in Nairobi, and what this means for Kenyan audiences who rely on its journalism.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 9, 2025

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Trump Proposes $2,000 Dividend From Tariffs Amid Kenya Trade Fears

As Washington floats a controversial tariff-funded payout for Americans, Kenyan exporters face significant economic uncertainty and the potential erosion of long-standing trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

SOStreamline Official

Nov 9, 2025

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Israel Receives Soldier's Body After 11 Years in Gaza

The return of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin's remains, held by Hamas since 2014, marks a poignant moment in a recent ceasefire deal. The development unfolds as Kenya continues to advocate for a two-state solution and lasting peace in the region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 9, 2025

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BBC Director-General Resigns Over Systemic Bias Claims

The leadership crisis at one of the world's foremost public broadcasters raises critical questions for media independence in Kenya, echoing ongoing debates about the role and autonomy of the state-funded Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).

SOStreamline Official

Nov 9, 2025

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Protests Halt Nigeria Museum Opening Amid Artifact Dispute

The indefinite postponement of a major new West African art museum following protests highlights the complex, high-stakes politics of artifact repatriation, a debate with significant resonance for Kenyan and East African cultural heritage.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 9, 2025

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Blue Origin Mars Mission Launch Postponed by Weather

The second flight of the New Glenn rocket, crucial for a NASA Mars mission and the intensifying space race with SpaceX, was scrubbed. Rescheduling faces hurdles from a US government shutdown impacting air traffic control.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 9, 2025

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Ruto Urges Peace in Tanzania Amid Disputed Suluhu Landslide

President Ruto’s congratulatory message to Samia Suluhu Hassan is carefully balanced with calls for rule of law, as post-election violence and reports of irregularities test Kenya's diplomatic position and threaten regional stability.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 9, 2025

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Muturi Claims Ruto Govt Pushed for Unconstitutional First Lady Office

Former Attorney General Justin Muturi alleges he rejected a proposal from President William Ruto’s inner circle to establish a formal Office of the First Lady, a move he deemed legally baseless. The claim ignites fresh debate on the constitutional boundaries of the executive in Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 9, 2025

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US Regulator to Testify on Censorship Claims Amid Kenyan Media Freedom Fears

A high-stakes hearing in Washington D.C. over alleged government pressure on a broadcaster offers a critical lens through which to examine the increasing use of regulatory power to control media narratives in Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 8, 2025

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Tanzania Charges 145 With Treason Amid Post-Election Violence

The move deepens a political crisis in the East African Community partner state, raising alarms in Kenya over regional stability, trade disruptions, and the safety of Kenyan citizens caught in the crackdown.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 8, 2025