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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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Security & Crime

Court Summons Police IG Over Missing Analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe

After four years of unanswered questions, the High Court has ordered Inspector General Douglas Kanja to personally appear and explain the status of investigations into the security expert's disappearance, intensifying pressure on the state to provide accountability.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

Business

Digital Surge Reshapes Kenya's Billion-Dollar Remittance Lifeline

Diaspora remittances have become a cornerstone of Kenya’s economy, with digital platforms displacing traditional services by offering lower costs and direct-to-mobile transfers. This shift is boosting household incomes and foreign exchange reserves but also raises critical questions about regulation and consumer protection.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

Politics

Italy's Pasta Purity Row in Brussels Spotlights Global Trade Rules

A dispute over pasta sauce in the EU Parliament highlights the multi-billion-dollar battle to protect authentic national products, a critical issue for Kenyan exports like coffee and tea.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

Politics

Matiang'i Vows to 'Fix Ruto's Mess' with Radical Reforms

Former Interior Minister Fred Matiang'i has outlined a sweeping reform agenda, accusing President William Ruto's administration of economic mismanagement and failed leadership, in the clearest articulation yet of his platform for a potential 2027 presidential run.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

Politics

IEBC Receives Ballots for Sh1 Billion By-Elections

The arrival of the first ballot paper consignment from Greece signals the final stretch for Kenya's 24 upcoming by-elections on November 27, a significant test for the new electoral commission amid heated political contests and budget concerns.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

Politics

US Fed Signals Rate Hold, Raising Stakes for Kenyan Shilling and Debt

A likely pause in US interest rate cuts could strengthen the dollar, increasing pressure on the Kenyan shilling and raising the cost of servicing the country's significant foreign debt.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Human Error Suspected in South Korean Ferry Grounding, All 267 Rescued

The incident, now under investigation for navigational negligence, revives painful memories of the 2014 Sewol ferry disaster and places a global spotlight on maritime safety protocols, a key concern for international shipping lanes including those vital to East Africa.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

Health

Men's Day: Kenyan Men Battle Silent Crisis of Suicide and Stigma

As the world marks International Men’s Day, a spotlight turns on the silent mental health crisis gripping Kenya, where societal pressures and economic hardship are fueling alarming suicide rates and a profound reluctance among men to seek help.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

Politics

Senator Karanja demands action as Naivasha floods displace thousands

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Nakuru County as thousands are displaced by rising Lake Naivasha waters, prompting urgent calls for government intervention and scrutiny over the use of disaster funds.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

Technology

Australia's Teen Social Media Ban Sparks Debate as Kenya Mulls Similar Controls

As Australia prepares to enforce a landmark ban on social media for under-16s, Kenya's own legislative proposals for stricter age verification highlight a growing global push to regulate children's access to online platforms

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

Politics

Orwoba Predicts UDA Defeat in By-Elections After Party Expulsion

Following her ouster from the ruling party, former senator Gloria Orwoba forecasts significant losses for the United Democratic Alliance in the upcoming November 27 mini-polls, setting the stage for a major test of the party's influence.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025

Business

Kenya Unveils Agriculture-Led Plan to Create 6 Million Jobs by 2030

The government has launched the 'JobsConnect Compact', a new framework heavily focused on modernizing agriculture to tackle widespread unemployment. However, the plan faces a challenging economic environment with rising unemployment forecasts and questions over implementation.

SOStreamline Official

Nov 19, 2025