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Etihad resumes flights to Nairobi with focus on broader African expansion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 17, 2024

As a major economic hub in East Africa, Kenya is expected to benefit significantly from the resumption of Etihad flights.

LSK now wants President Ruto to reveal costs of cancelled Adani Deals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

In a statement, LSK President Faith Odhiambo welcomed the President's directive but stressed the need for accountability.

MPs push for merger of KQ, KAA, and JKIA to revamp Kenya's aviation sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

The creation of an Aviation Holding Company aims to oversee a major restructuring of Kenya's aviation sector.

JKIA expansion could take 50 years, Kenya Airports Authority tells MPs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

KAA informed MPs that it will take up to 50 years to generate the Sh200 billion needed for the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)...

Adani unveils butterfly-inspired design for JKIA upgrade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2024

The concept emphasises organic shapes in the walkways, ceilings, and layout to ensure a smooth, dynamic experience for travellers, steering clear of r...

Government will not grant tax exemptions to Adani for JKIA deal - Treasury CS Mbadi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2024

The Treasury CS revealed that the government had successfully pushed for concessions from Adani, reducing their proposed earnings from 18 per cent to...

KQ reveals it lost Sh80 million during demos against JKIA-Adani deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2024

The protests, led by the Kenya Aviation Workers' Union (KAWU), disrupted operations at JKIA, Moi International Airport in Mombasa, and Eldoret Interna...

Adani says it paid Kenya Sh6.47 million review fee for JKIA upgrade proposal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

The Indian group says the payment was made alongside all the necessary pre-approval documents required by Kenyan authorities.

Chirchir says Kenya declined Adani's request for free land near JKIA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

The senators also questioned the selection process for Adani and the lack of transparency about the deal.

Why plan to lease JKIA was not advertised - Transport CS Chirchir
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

The Indian conglomerate submitted its plan in March 2024, yet the Cabinet only approved the lease plan for JKIA on June 11, 2024.

Atwoli demands release of detained aviation workers amid flight cancellations, protests over JKIA-Adani deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2024

Addressing the issue at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday, Atwoli committed to organising a meeting with the government to discu...

Police officers take over passenger screening at JKIA as aviation workers stage strike over Adani deal
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 11, 2024

The officers screened passengers manually as the workers stationed at the security checkpoint joined the strike that began on Tuesday night.

CS Mutua promises to release Adani-JKIA deal documents to aviation workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2024

CS Mutua urged the workers to read through the document so that they can make informed choices on the deal instead of relying on rumours.

Kenya Airport Authority workers vow to paralyse operations on Tuesday over Adani JKIA-deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2024

The staff took to the streets early Monday morning, demanding answers from the relevant state institutions.

Aviation workers issue 7-day strike notice, call for resignation of top KQ, KAA officials
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 12, 2024

The demand had stemmed from the public outcry on the deal to lease JKIA to an Indian private firm Adani.

JKIA operations risk facing disruptions as workers plan to strike over leasing deal 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2024

The strike threat follows KAWU’s earlier call for the government to halt the leasing process involving Adani Airport Holdings Ltd.

Lawyer petitions court to halt build and lease deal allowing foreign firm take over JKIA
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 30, 2024

KAA had argued that they had obtained cabinet approval for the JKIA Medium Term Investments Plan covering the upgrade of the passenger terminal buildi...

No agreed terms yet on JKIA upgrade deal with Adani - Mudavadi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2024

The clarification follows weeks of claims online that the Airport had been leased to a foreign entity.

Senator Onyonka demands details on JKIA lease as Ruto denies sale claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2024

Despite President William Ruto refuting claims that the Airport is on sale amid heavy scrutiny from civil society groups and some legislators, Onyonka...

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