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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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Technology

Black Forest Labs Unveils Flux.2 AI to Compete with Midjourney, Nano Banana Pro

The new suite of high-performance AI image generation models enters a rapidly growing global market, offering advanced capabilities that could empower Kenyan creatives but also intensify concerns over job displacement and copyright.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

Sports

Kenya's Gaming Industry Bets on New Regulator and Stricter Rules

A landmark gambling act ushers in a new era of oversight for Kenya's multi-billion shilling gaming sector, as operators push for self-regulation amidst growing concerns over public health and addiction.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

Politics

Ukraine-Russia Peace Plan Advances as US Envoys Meet Leaders

A US-led peace initiative to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine is gaining momentum, with significant implications for Kenya's economy and diplomatic posture as global attention focuses on high-stakes negotiations in Europe and the Middle East.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

Sports

Gor Mahia Humbled 4-1 by APS Bomet in Shock Defeat

League leaders Gor Mahia suffered a stunning 4-1 defeat to relegation-battling APS Bomet, ending a seven-match unbeaten streak and prompting an apology to fans from the team's leadership ahead of the Mashemeji Derby.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

Politics

Nyoro Disputes Ruto’s Economic Data After State of Nation Address

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, a key government ally, has publicly questioned economic figures presented by President William Ruto, citing discrepancies in data on public debt, taxation, and overall growth, signalling potential friction within the ruling coalition.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

Business

Australia's Inflation Spike to 3.8% Dims Rate Cut Hopes, Offers Lessons for Kenya

A surprising surge in Australian inflation to a 16-month high offers a cautionary tale for Kenya, highlighting how volatile energy prices and persistent underlying pressures can complicate economic stability, even as local inflation holds steady.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

Politics

UDA Asks IEBC to Ignore Gachagua's 'Political Fiction' on Poll Rigging

The ruling UDA party has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s allegations of electoral malpractice against IEBC Vice Chair Fahima Abdallah as baseless, escalating a political feud that puts the electoral body's credibility to the test ahead of the 2027 elections.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

Politics

Australia Probes Asbestos in Wind Turbines, Raising Global Supply Chain Alarms

The discovery of cancer-causing asbestos in Australian wind turbines supplied by a major Chinese firm highlights potential safety gaps in the global renewable energy supply chain, posing critical questions for Kenya's own green energy infrastructure and import vigilance.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

Politics

Ruto Appoints UDA Aspirants to State Jobs Ahead of Malava Poll

President William Ruto's administration has appointed three former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) parliamentary aspirants from Malava Constituency to diplomatic and state corporation roles, a move critics and observers have linked to the high-stakes by-election

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

Politics

Maraga Reveals Decades-Long Alcohol Battle and Near-Death Turning Point

Former Chief Justice David Maraga opens up on a 20-year struggle with alcoholism that nearly derailed his career, offering a rare, high-profile testimony on addiction and redemption in Kenyan public life.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

Technology

Kenya Loses Ksh4 Billion Annually in Escalating Cyber War

Interior PS Raymond Omollo reveals staggering financial losses as the government races to counter sophisticated digital threats targeting citizens and the economy. The figure underscores the dark side of Kenya's rapid digital transformation.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025

Education

Magistrate Questions Students on Alcohol at Daystar Student Death Hearing

A Milimani Law Courts hearing into the death of a Daystar University student has put a spotlight on the dangerous culture of excessive drinking on Kenyan campuses, prompting a stern, off-the-cuff lecture from the presiding magistrate.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 26, 2025