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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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Business

South Africa and Rwanda in High-Stakes Race for African F1 Grand Prix

The battle to host Formula 1's return to Africa pits South Africa’s rich motorsport history against Rwanda's ambitious, state-backed vision, a decision with significant economic and geopolitical implications for the continent and the East Africa region.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Business

Safaricom Kenya Profit Hits Sh58.2B as Ethiopia Losses Halve

The telecommunications giant's robust domestic growth, powered by M-Pesa and data, is funding its high-stakes expansion into Ethiopia, where narrowing losses signal a potential long-term payoff for the region's most profitable company.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Politics

Kenyan Women Forge Cross-Border Empires Under AfCFTA

From artisanal crafts to industrial chemicals, women-led businesses are leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area to expand across the continent, signaling a new era for Kenyan exports and regional integration.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Technology

Trump's Diplomatic Blitz and Domestic Battles Signal Volatile Era

A flurry of contentious foreign policy deals and domestic legal battles under a second Trump administration signals a volatile new era for global partners, with significant potential implications for Kenya's trade and diplomatic ties.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Politics

Peru Declares Mexican President 'Persona Non Grata' Amid Asylum Dispute

The diplomatic rift between the two Latin American nations deepens after Mexico granted asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister implicated in a 2022 coup attempt, raising questions about the international law of political asylum and regional stability.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Politics

Trump's World Cup Security Warnings Ignite FIFA Standoff

With the 2026 World Cup months away, U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to relocate matches from key host cities have sparked a jurisdictional clash with FIFA, creating uncertainty for a tournament keenly followed by Kenyan fans whose national team, Harambee Stars, recently concluded its qualification campaign.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Business

Qantas' New 22-Hour Flights Signal Major Shift in Global Aviation

Qantas's 'Project Sunrise' will connect Australia non-stop to London and New York, presenting a new frontier in aviation that could influence future long-haul strategies for carriers like Kenya Airways and reshape global travel routes.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Technology

Prince Harry Apologises to Canada Over Baseball Cap Choice

The Duke of Sussex's choice of headwear at a World Series game sparked a debate on Commonwealth loyalty, highlighting the symbolic ties that bind the monarchy to realms like Canada—a relationship distinct from Kenya's status as a republic within the same organisation.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Sports

Arsenal Gain Title Edge as Chelsea Stumble in European Outing

Arsenal's flawless Champions League campaign contrasts with Chelsea's struggles after a taxing trip to Azerbaijan, potentially handing the Gunners a crucial advantage in the Premier League title race watched closely by millions of Kenyan fans.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Politics

Ida Odinga Asks Nation to Forgive Raila's Political Trespasses

In a powerful appeal for national healing, the former prime minister's widow acknowledges his human flaws, urging Kenyans to move past decades of political division following his passing.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Business

US Flight Cuts Begin Amid Record Government Shutdown

Thousands of domestic flights in the United States will be cancelled starting today, Friday, November 7, 2025, a move that could disrupt travel for Kenyans and impact cargo operations as the American government shutdown becomes the longest in history.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025

Business

Power Bank Fire at Melbourne Airport Spotlights Global Air Travel Risk

An exploding power bank that injured a passenger and forced a lounge evacuation in Australia raises urgent safety questions for Kenyan travellers, as global aviation authorities grapple with the increasing risk of lithium-ion battery fires.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 7, 2025