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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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Politics

Kenya's Sarah Achieng Targets Vacant WBC World Title

Following a successful defense of her World Boxing Foundation title, Kenyan champion Sarah Achieng has set her sights on the prestigious and now vacant World Boxing Council super lightweight crown, a move that could make her only the second Kenyan woman

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Technology

SINOTRUK Targets Kenyan Market with Local Assembly After Global Growth Push

Chinese truck giant SINOTRUK's global expansion strategy, announced at its 2025 Partner Conference, is taking concrete shape in Kenya through a strategic local assembly partnership, signaling intensified competition in the East African commercial vehicle market.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Business

UK Budget Fears Rattle Retailers, Prompting Consumer Caution

Upcoming UK tax hikes, hinted at by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, are creating uncertainty for British consumers and businesses like Marks & Spencer, with potential ripple effects for Kenyan exporters reliant on UK market stability.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Business

Kenya-UK Trade Surpasses Sh340 Billion in Historic First

Bilateral trade volumes hit a record high in the year to September 2025, driven by a significant 14% surge in Kenyan exports. The milestone underscores a deepening economic partnership, with both nations aiming to double trade by 2030.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Security & Crime

Kenyan Lawyer Missing in Tanzania Amid Post-Election Crackdown

The disappearance of Fredrick-Lorent Obuya after his arrest in Dar es Salaam raises urgent questions about the safety of Kenyans in Tanzania, as another national is confirmed killed in the violent aftermath of the disputed October 29 general election.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Education

University Lecturers End 49-Day Strike, Ink Deal on Arrears

The agreement ends a seven-week industrial action that paralysed public universities, with a pact to clear KSh 7.9 billion in arrears. The deal raises critical questions over sustainable higher education funding and the recurring cycle of strikes in Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Politics

PPLC Chair Evans Misati Accused of Sh4 Million IEBC Bribery Scheme

Explosive allegations against the head of Kenya's political parties' body for soliciting a bribe to secure an IEBC commissioner post threaten the integrity of the nation's electoral processes.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Technology

Murkomen: No Complaint, No Action Against Pastor Ng’ang’a

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen states that the absence of a formal police complaint prevents legal action against Pastor James Ng’ang’a following a widely circulated video showing him slapping a congregant, raising questions in Kenya about prosecutorial responsibility in the digital age.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Tourism & Wildlife

Kenya's Firstborns Battle Perfectionism and Unseen Pressures

Across Kenya, firstborn children often carry immense family expectations that can lead to severe anxiety and burnout. Experts now urge a cultural shift to protect their mental well-being amid a growing youth mental health crisis.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Politics

US Government Shutdown Becomes Longest in History, Posing Risks to Kenyan Interests

The unprecedented 36-day closure of the U.S. government raises concerns in Kenya over the stability of foreign aid, trade negotiations, and vital health programs that depend on American funding and diplomatic engagement.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Politics

Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills Over 100 in Philippines, Sparks Major Relief Operation

A powerful typhoon has devastated the central Philippines, causing widespread flooding and landslides. While no direct impact is expected for Kenya, the disaster highlights the increasing severity of global weather events and the critical need for robust disaster preparedness.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025

Politics

Murkomen Touts Security Reforms as Data Reveals Mixed Results

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen asserts that government reforms are restoring nationwide stability, yet recent crime data, significant civil unrest, and persistent threats from banditry and terrorism present a complex, evolving security landscape for Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 5, 2025