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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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Alai Demands IEBC Ban Candidates After Two Killed in Kasipul Clashes

The call by Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai for the disqualification of ODM’s Boyd Were and independent Philip Aroko amplifies national concerns over electoral violence, placing the IEBC's disciplinary authority under sharp focus ahead of the tense November 27th by-election.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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UK Prison System Under Fire After Mistakenly Releasing Sex Offender

A high-profile manhunt for an erroneously freed prisoner in London spotlights systemic failures in Britain's justice system, raising questions of accountability and security protocols relevant to international partners, including Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Kisumu Hosts Regional Youth Chess Championship, Bolstering Sports Hub Ambitions

Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s administration leverages the Victoria East Africa Under-21 Chess Tournament to advance its strategy of positioning Kisumu as a premier destination for sports tourism and talent development in the region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Amboseli Handover Dominates Maa Festival Amid Economic Hope

The third annual Maa Cultural Festival unfolds in Kajiado, doubling as a celebration of the historic handover of Amboseli National Park and a platform to address decades of economic marginalisation for Kenya's pastoralist communities.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Turkey Seeks Netanyahu's Arrest Over Gaza Genocide Claim

The move by an Istanbul prosecutor escalates diplomatic tensions, placing nations like Kenya, which balances ties with both Israel and Turkey, in a complex position amid intensifying international legal battles over the Gaza conflict.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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IEBC Probes Deadly Kasipul Clashes After Two Killed

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched a full investigation into violent campaign clashes in Kasipul Constituency that left two people dead, raising fears over Kenya's electoral security ahead of a tense by-election.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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BBC Under Fire in UK Over Bias Claims, Echoing Kenyan Criticisms

A leaked memo accusing the BBC of editorial bias in the UK ignites a political firestorm, mirroring recent accusations of unfair reporting leveled against the broadcaster by Kenyan politicians and raising questions about its global journalistic standards.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Ruto to Youth: Ignore Opposition, Trust My Economic Plan

President Ruto champions his administration's youth empowerment initiatives as the definitive path to prosperity, directly challenging opposition critiques amid a complex economic landscape of high unemployment and revised growth forecasts.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Two Killed in Kasipul as By-Election Campaigns Turn Violent

Deadly clashes between supporters of rival candidates in Homa Bay County raise fears over Kenya's political climate, prompting a high-level investigation by the electoral commission.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Two Killed in Kasipul Polls Violence, Police Convene Crisis Talks

Security agencies in Homa Bay County are scrambling to quell rising tensions after two men were killed, putting national bodies on high alert over electoral violence ahead of the November 27 by-election.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Gachagua: We Ignored Ruto’s Calls Over Punitive 2024 Finance Bill

A bombshell admission by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reveals a deep schism within the presidency during the 2024 tax protests, claiming he and former Attorney General Justin Muturi deliberately avoided President William Ruto's calls to oppose the bill internally.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

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Ruto Launches KSh 5B Youth Fund, Dares Opposition on Policy

President William Ruto has unveiled a multi-billion shilling youth empowerment grant, challenging political rivals to present a better alternative amidst high youth unemployment and questions over the programme's funding and implementation.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025