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AMREF aircraft was en route to Somalia to evacuate seriously ill child - CEO
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 08, 2025

KCAA said that the Cessna Citation XLS, registration 5Y-FDM, lost radio and radar contact with Air Traffic Control at 2:17 pm, approximately three min...

KAA confirms Moi International Airport's "emergency" was a planned safety drill
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 06, 2025

The drill, which happened on Tuesday, caused panic among some airport users who thought a real emergency was taking place.

KAA warns passengers of delays to JKIA, Wilson Airport as CHAN kicks off in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 03, 2025

In a travel advisory on Sunday, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) announced that the movement of teams, officials and fans attending the premier foot...

EACC recovers grabbed Kenya Airports Authority land valued at Sh104 million
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 24, 2025

On Wednesday, the Environment and Land Court in Mombasa ruled that Agil Mahmud was holding the land illegally.

Aviation experts warn of Wilson Airport encroachment amid KAA upgrade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

The airport, which handles more than 120,000 aircraft movements annually, is facing mounting pressure from Nairobi’s rapid urban development, which ha...

KAA calls for public input on airport plans months after collapse of controversial Adani deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

In a notice issued on Sunday, KAA announced that it is in the process of developing integrated master plans for both JKIA and Wilson airports to guide...

Rehabilitation of Ikanga Airstrip begins, paving way for economic growth in Taita Taveta
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

Preparatory works, including bush clearing and light grading, are currently underway, spearheaded by the County Department of Transport and Infrastruc...

KAA urges early travel as Nairobi Marathon shuts down key routes
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 05, 2025

KAA urged passengers to make early travel arrangements and consider alternative routes to avoid missing flights.

JKIA gets Africa’s first rapid aircraft recovery equipment worth Sh177 million
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2025

The state-of-the-art system, supplied by AMS Aircraft Recovery Ltd of the United Kingdom, is designed to quickly and safely remove disabled aircraft f...

MPs expose Sh4.5 billion payment gaps in JKIA terminal deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

A key issue was a Sh75 million payment made in 2014 for the project’s groundbreaking ceremony.

KAA under fire for missing Sh130m land record and Sh113.9m revenue shortfall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

Records from Kenya Airports Parking Services showed parking revenue of 191 million shillings, while KAA’s point-of-sale system recorded only 77 millio...

High-speed passenger rail service to transform travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 24, 2025

The network is expected to link 11 cities across the UAE, with projections that over 36 million passengers will use the service annually by 2030.

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...

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