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Kenya Aviation Workers Union asks its members to go on strike

Kenya Aviation Workers Union asks its members to go on strike starting this afternoon over unmet CBA demands; union joins KQ pilots in industrial action

By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago

Kenya Aviation Workers Union asks its members to go on strike

Strong quake injures dozens, shuts north Philippine airport

Strong quake injures dozens, shuts north Philippine airport

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Kenya faces catch-22 situation as airlines push for open skies

Kenya faces catch-22 situation as airlines push for open skies

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Light aircraft crash-lands at Nairobi National Park, four unhurt

Light aircraft crash-lands at Nairobi National Park, four unhurt

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

Israel strike on Syria airport kills 5 soldiers

The strike on the Damascus International Airport came 10 days after Israel launched a missile attack Syria’s Aleppo airport in the north that put it out of commission for a few days.

By AP 2 months ago

Israel strike on Syria airport kills 5 soldiers

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets Raila Odinga

DP Rigathi Gachagua on Friday met Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga at the Moi International Airport.

By Brian Okoth 2 months ago

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua meets Raila Odinga

Kenya Airways slams KAA for delays in JKIA terminals upgrade

KAA started upgrading terminals 1B and 1C in January last year, a project that was expected to take a year to bring the two terminals at par with Terminal 1A.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Kenya Airways slams KAA for delays in JKIA terminals upgrade

Wilson airport closed off to public today due to military exercise

Domestic airlines that fly out of Wilson Airport in Nairobi, such as Safari Link Aviation, have as a result effected the changes.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 months ago

Wilson airport closed off to public today due to military exercise

Police: Woman opened fire in Dallas airport; cop shot her

Woman opened fire in Dallas airport; cop shot her

By Davis Muli 4 months ago

Police: Woman opened fire in Dallas airport; cop shot her

Fresh produce export volumes at Eldoret airport rise ten-fold

The airport’s manager Walter Agong’ said the facility can export up to 150 tonnes of fresh produce.

By Lynn Kolongei 4 months ago

Fresh produce export volumes at Eldoret airport rise ten-fold

Cutting down time on airport security checks

It is always important to do a thorough check on what is and is not required of you during the security screening to save on time and anxiety. Here are some tips.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 5 months ago

Cutting down time on airport security checks

Wilson Airport airspace to be closed Saturday

The event precedes the Madaraka Day celebration which is expected to be held at the newly renovated Uhuru Gardens on June 1.

By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago

Wilson Airport airspace to be closed Saturday

Fresh produce exports kindle Moi Airport in Mombasa

Moi International Airport in Mombasa is bouncing back rejuvenated by exports in fresh produce.

By Philip Mwakio 6 months ago

Fresh produce exports kindle Moi Airport in Mombasa

Kisumu Airport expanded, roads carpeted as Africities meet starts

A key road off the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway whose completion had stalled for more than five years was completed.

By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

Kisumu Airport expanded, roads carpeted as Africities meet starts

Step up security and comfort in our airports to lure more tourists

Kenya must take lead in upgrading domestic intra-country airport infrastructure to enhance international and domestic tourism.

By Isaac Kalua Green 7 months ago

Step up security and comfort in our airports to lure more tourists

Pain of building Nairobi airports without urban planning

You probably know that the British did not have an easy time convincing lawmakers in London why a railway line was needed in East Africa.

By Peter Muiruri 8 months ago

Pain of building Nairobi airports without urban planning

Business and leisure in the ‘Rainbow Nation’

With clear road markers, Kruger functions much like a city, a wild one, perhaps only missing traffic lights (locally called robots).

By Peter Muiruri 8 months ago

Business and leisure in the ‘Rainbow Nation’

Video: How wrong photo by international media ruined Kenyan man's life

Cedric Shivonje is shunned by his villagers who believe he could be a spirit that has returned to torment them by roaming around.

By Nathan Ochunge 8 months ago

Video: How wrong photo by international media ruined Kenyan man's life

Major pipeline bursts in Kisumu, spills diesel in neighbouring estate

The fuel conduit ruptured at midnight, police said.

By Nicholas Mburu 8 months ago

Major pipeline bursts in Kisumu, spills diesel in neighbouring estate

Foreigner carrying Sh238m seized by customs officials at JKIA

A man in possession of Sh238million in foreign currency was yesterday arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

By Kamore Maina 9 months ago

Foreigner carrying Sh238m seized by customs officials at JKIA

Uganda suspends mandatory Covid-19 testing for arrivals

According to the Health Director-General, Dr Henry Mwebesa, the decision was reached after the Cabinet meeting and takes effect from Wednesday.

By Winfrey Owino 9 months ago

Uganda suspends mandatory Covid-19 testing for arrivals

Sh7b airport upgrade set to boost tourist numbers

?Last Sunday morning, the first charter flight from Bulgaria landed at the Moi International Airport (MIA) Mombasa with 177 tourists.

By Phillip Mwakio 9 months ago

Sh7b airport upgrade set to boost tourist numbers

1.1 million people in hospitality sector lost jobs last year

The Tourism industry, however, rebounded in 2021, registering a 302,617 increase in the number of visits into the country, compared to 2020.

By Winfrey Owino 10 months ago

1.1 million people in hospitality sector lost jobs last year

Families to get Sh5b to pave way for port project

The runway at Malindi international airport to be extended from 1.4km to 2.4km to allow large planes to land with ease.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 10 months ago

Families to get Sh5b to pave way for port project

Passenger breaks into American Airlines cockpit at Honduras airport

Crew members intervened and the man, who was not immediately identified, was arrested by local authorities

By Reuters 10 months ago

Passenger breaks into American Airlines cockpit at Honduras airport

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