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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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Two Sydney Hospital Staff Critically Hurt in Kerb Crash

An incident at a Sydney hospital throws a spotlight on global workplace safety and pedestrian risks, echoing urgent road safety debates in Nairobi and other Kenyan urban centres.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Historic Medalist Isaac Makokha Targets Gold at Tokyo Deaflympics

Fresh from defeating able-bodied champions, Kenya’s pioneering deaf golfer Isaac Makokha is aiming to convert his historic 2022 bronze into gold, leading a focused Kenyan team to the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Alai Threatens to Quit ODM Over Ruto Demands

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has vowed to leave the Orange Democratic Movement if party leaders persist in demanding the Deputy President slot from President William Ruto, exposing deep rifts within the party.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Kindiki's Tanzania Trip Sparks Fierce Debate on Kenya's Foreign Policy

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s attendance at the controversial inauguration of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan ignites a firestorm in Kenya, raising critical questions about the nation's commitment to democratic values versus its strategic interests in East Africa.

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Nov 5, 2025

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New KEBS Levy to Drive Up Prices of Essential Goods

A new 0.2% levy on manufacturer turnover, implemented by the Kenya Bureau of Standards, is set to increase production costs, with industry leaders warning that consumers will bear the final burden through higher prices on everyday commodities.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Françafrique Unravels: What France's Waning Influence Means for Africa

As France’s historical dominance in West and Central Africa collapses, a new geopolitical map is being drawn. For Kenya and East Africa, this shift presents both new opportunities for partnership and critical questions about the future of foreign influence on the continent.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Orbán Allies Acquire Hungary's Top Tabloid, Tightening Media Grip

The acquisition of Hungary's most-read newspaper by a pro-government group highlights a global trend of media consolidation, raising concerns for press freedom and democratic health in nations worldwide, including Kenya.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Makokha Targets Historic Gold for Kenya at Tokyo Deaflympics

Kenya's top deaf golfer, Isaac Makokha, aims to upgrade his 2022 bronze to gold, leading a determined team amidst national federation challenges and a fierce rivalry.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Tanzania's Banned Protest Song 'Amkeni' Resonates in Kenya, Sparks Regional Debate

A banned song by Tanzanian rapper Nay Wa Mitego criticizing his government's economic policies has become a viral anthem for defiance, striking a chord with Kenyans who see parallels in their own country's struggles and igniting a broader East African conversation on artistic freedom.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Kenya's Youth Job Crisis Deepens Amid Skills Mismatch

Despite steady economic growth, hundreds of thousands of young Kenyans entering the workforce face a landscape of limited formal jobs, fueling underemployment and a growing brain drain as the education system lags behind industry needs.

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Nov 5, 2025

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Darfur Massacre Ignites Regional Crisis, Tests Kenya's Diplomacy

The fall of El Fasher to paramilitary forces and subsequent reports of mass atrocities create urgent security and humanitarian challenges for East Africa, placing Kenya's delicate diplomatic balancing act under intense pressure.

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Nov 5, 2025

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High Court Upholds Oduor's Appointment as Attorney General

Judges dismiss petition challenging the legality of Justin Muturi's exit, affirming that the former AG resigned voluntarily and proper constitutional procedure was followed in Dorcas Oduor's appointment, solidifying her position as Kenya's chief legal advisor.

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Nov 5, 2025