Kenya Airways (KQ) has confirmed it will operate repatriation flights from Nairobi to Dubai on March 4, 2026, and from Dubai to Nairobi on March 5, 2026, following slots approval by Dubai Airport Management. In a customer update issued on March 4, the airline explained that the flights follow guidance…
In a recent press briefing in Nairobi, Iran sought to allay fears of any potential threats to Kenya amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. Dr. Ali Gholampour, the Iranian Ambassador to Kenya, emphasized that the country does not host U.S. military facilities capable of striking Iran, and therefore is…
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, has announced significant flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) due to the ongoing strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). Impact on Passengers In a statement issued on Monday, the airline confirmed that the industrial action has affected both departures and arrivals,…
Kenya Airways has reaffirmed its dominance in the aviation sector by clinching multiple accolades at the Global SkyTeam Aviation Challenge Awards held in Copenhagen, Denmark. This marks the fourth time the airline has been recognised by the competition for its leadership in developing practical solutions that reduce environmental impact. Triple…
African carriers are facing widespread delays and cancellations as a global shortage of aircraft spare parts continues to ground planes worldwide. Smaller airlines including Uganda Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air Senegal, and RwandAir have been hit hardest, with each reporting at least one aircraft grounded at the end of 2025. According…
Radio presenter Maina Kageni has sparked online conversation after sharing his thoughts on flying economy class while travelling to Johannesburg, South Africa. In a video posted on his Instagram account on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Kageni was filmed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where he appeared both amused and…
A massive crowd of mourners that flooded Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, to receive the body of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga forced the military and airport security to abandon the carefully planned official reception ceremony. According to the initial program,…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced the temporary suspension of operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after a major security breach occurred during the arrival of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga’s remains. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the authority confirmed…