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Owner of collapsed Ruaka building arrested at JKIA

The owner of a building that collapsed last week in Ruaka, Kiambu County has been arrested.

By Stephanie Wangari 14 days ago

Owner of collapsed Ruaka building arrested at JKIA

Slow return of KQ flights as pilots' strike now enters day three

Slow return of KQ flights as pilots' strike now enters day three

By Graham Kajilwa and Willis Oketch 28 days ago

KQ pilots: We're not testing the limits of President Ruto's government

KQ pilots: We're not testing the limits of President Ruto's government

By Wilberforce Okwiri 1 month ago

KQ pilots' strike paralyses air travel in Kenya

KQ pilots' strike paralyses air travel in Kenya

By Brian Okoth 1 month ago

Tears flow as family receives body of kin from Saudi Arabia

In her last communication to the family on March 6, Margaret Ruguru informed her family that she had been given death threats by her employer over a missing TV remote control.

By Kennedy K Gachuhi 1 month ago

Tears flow as family receives body of kin from Saudi Arabia

Miguna Miguna arrives in Kenya

Lawyer Miguna Miguna arrived in Kenya four years and eight months since he was deported. He will attend Mashujaa Day celebrations on invitation of President William Ruto.

By George Maringa 1 month ago

Miguna Miguna arrives in Kenya

KRA customs official arrested over bribery allegations

The customs official demanded a bribe of Sh35,000 to release a laptop.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

KRA customs official arrested over bribery allegations

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

Qatar Airlines is eyeing direct flights between Hamad International Airport, its hub in Doha, to the Moi International Airport Mombasa

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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

Six women arrested at JKIA, Sh102M hidden in shoes consignment seized

KRA in a statement said the matter had been forwarded to the police for further investigations.

By Kamore Maina 1 month ago

Six women arrested at JKIA, Sh102M hidden in shoes consignment seized

Kenya Airways to resume daily direct flights to US

Kenya Airways had cut the flight frequency on the route to three per week from five in February after demand subsided following last year’s festive season.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Kenya Airways to resume daily direct flights to US

Tributes pour in for Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok

Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng’ok died on Wednesday evening at JKIA in Nairobi as he prepared to board a flight to Mombasa.

By Caroline Chebet and Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Tributes pour in for Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok

Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok dead

Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng’ok dies at JKIA while waiting to board a flight to Mombasa.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok dead

President William Ruto mourns Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok

Hon Charles Kipng'ok, a former Chairperson of the Kenya Tea Growers Association, is reported to have succumbed to breathing complications while waiting to board a Mombasa-bound Kenya Airways flight

By PSCU 2 months ago

President William Ruto mourns Baringo Deputy Governor Charles Kipng'ok

Kenya Airways reports third passenger death in a month

Kenya Airways (KQ) has, in the last month announced three deaths involving its passengers. The third death happened when the passenger was boarding a flight at JKIA headed to Mombasa.

By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago

Kenya Airways reports third passenger death in a month

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

Kenyan man dies while en route to Nairobi from New York aboard KQ plane

A 66-year-old man travelling from New York, USA died while en route to South Africa, via Nairobi, on Monday.

By Mate Tongola 3 months ago

Kenyan man dies while en route to Nairobi from New York aboard KQ plane

Holy cow! See what they are doing to the Nairobi Expressway

Unlike typical flowers that take months to flourish, these ones on the expressway have given the road users an overnight natural ambience, serenity and peace of mind.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Holy cow! See what they are doing to the Nairobi Expressway

The Nairobi Expressway; is it the last frontier in privatisation?

Privatisation worked elsewhere, leading to competition, efficiency and innovation. It is feared that in Africa it will make exclusion easier.

By James Omoro 4 months ago

The Nairobi Expressway; is it the last frontier in privatisation?

Uhuru Kenyatta commissions landmark road projects

The 27.8 km Nairobi Eastern Bypass road was expanded from a single two-lane road to a dual four-lane carriageway. Contractor will revamp parts of Mombasa Road, Uhuru Highway

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Uhuru Kenyatta commissions landmark road projects

DCI and IEBC end row over Venezuelans arrested at JKIA

DCI and IEBC settle row over Venezuelan nationals’ arrests, commit to work together and resolve differences away from the public

By Associated Press 4 months ago

DCI and IEBC end row over Venezuelans arrested at JKIA

Airport saga has exposed IEBC's preparedness

The police should be sensitive to dangers its actions regarding the elections could pose to holding of a secure, incident-free electoral process.

By Washington Onyango 4 months ago

Airport saga has exposed IEBC's preparedness

Probe JKIA Venezuelan saga, Raila Odinga allies demand

Raila allies claim there is a plot to rig the elections. Leaders urge the Azimio flagbearer to snub the upcoming presidential debate.

By Stanley Ongwae 4 months ago

Probe JKIA Venezuelan saga, Raila Odinga allies demand

Wafula Chebukati: Stop harassment of election personnel

Chebukati says the release of the three Venezuelans was conditional as they have to appear before the Anti-Terrorism Unit next week and likely to affect the performance of their duties.

By Associated Press 4 months ago

Wafula Chebukati: Stop harassment of election personnel

Police free Venezuelan IEBC personnel who'd been detained at JKIA

Police have released a Venezuelan national contracted by the IEBC after establishing that the election-related stickers he had at the JKIA were genuine material belonging to IEBC.

By Mate Tongola 4 months ago

Police free Venezuelan IEBC personnel who'd been detained at JKIA

Chebukati: Venezuelans key in Aug. 9 polls technology roll-out arrested at JKIA

IEBC says three Venezuelan employees of Smartmatic firm contracted by the commission have been arrested at JKIA.

By Brian Okoth 4 months ago

Chebukati: Venezuelans key in Aug. 9 polls technology roll-out arrested at JKIA

IEBC: No ballot papers were detained at JKIA.

The Chebukati-led commission said it had received stickers for labelling and distribution of election materials.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

IEBC: No ballot papers were detained at JKIA.

Is the Nairobi Expressway depleting wallets despite its benefits?

Majority of Nairobians are now spending more man-hours navigating the road. Institute of Economic Affairs estimates Kenya losses Sh50 million daily due to traffic.

By Graham Kajilwa 5 months ago

Is the Nairobi Expressway depleting wallets despite its benefits?

Why JKIA had a blackout on Tuesday night

“We have backup systems which picked up immediately. The runway was okay and well lit,” he added.

By Winfrey Owino 5 months ago

Why JKIA had a blackout on Tuesday night

Expressway: Operator gears up for full launch

Financial Standard’s Macharia Kamau spoke to the operator of the road, Moja Express Public Relations Manager Jeanne Ong’iyo on the project’s progress.

By Macharia Kamau 6 months ago

Expressway: Operator gears up for full launch

Cofek takes issue with expressway toll charges

Transport ministry told it failed to address several concerns raised by the road users. Lobby wants the court to suspend the road’s launch.

By Paul Ogemba 6 months ago

Cofek takes issue with expressway toll charges

Nairobi Expressway couldn't have come at a better time for long-suffering city motorists

A reliable and efficient public transport network is the backbone of a city’s mobility system and is crucial in creating a healthy environment.

By Zachary Ochieng 6 months ago

Nairobi Expressway couldn't have come at a better time for long-suffering city motorists

Body arrives at JKIA from Saudi Arabia but family refuses to pick it

The family of 21-year-old woman who died in Saudi Arabia under unclear circumstances have refused to sign a form that allows them to collect her body.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 6 months ago

Body arrives at JKIA from Saudi Arabia but family refuses to pick it

Expressway of pain: Kenyans pay the price for Nairobi's new swanky road

The current state of the lower deck road is perhaps what could be termed collateral damage of the yet-to-be-commissioned suave Nairobi Expressway.

By Macharia Kamau 7 months ago

Expressway of pain: Kenyans pay the price for Nairobi's new swanky road

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 8 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

Operations resume at JKIA after stalled aircraft removed

"The runway has been cleared and operations have begun."

By Stephanie Wangari 9 months ago

Operations resume at JKIA after stalled aircraft removed

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

Kenyan in possession of Sh238m intercepted at JKIA

A Kenyan national was intercepted at the JKIA, Nairobi in possession of Sh238 million in foreign currency.

By Stephanie Wangari 9 months ago

Kenyan in possession of Sh238m intercepted at JKIA

Mess on Nairobi expressway puts lives of cyclists, pedestrians at risk

Road nearing completion has been cordoned off and lacks crossways for pedestrians who have to walk long distances, risking their lives to jump wall.

By Peter Theuri 9 months ago

Mess on Nairobi expressway puts lives of cyclists, pedestrians at risk

ARA gets nod to seize Sh111m from foreigner on transit to Dubai

Khalid Jameel Saeed was arrested at JKIA while attempting to leave the country on Friday while in possession of the money.

By Paul Ogemba 10 months ago

ARA gets nod to seize Sh111m from foreigner on transit to Dubai

Bahraini national arrested with Sh110m in cash at JKIA

The foreigner, a Bahraini national identified as Khalid Jameel Saeed, was intercepted at JKIA with $975,000 (Sh110,760,000) in cash.

By Betty Njeru 10 months ago

Bahraini national arrested with Sh110m in cash at JKIA

US national, 3 others in custody for allegedly issuing fake Covid-19 certificates

A Nairobi-based US businessman and his three employees have been taken into custody for allegedly issuing fake Covid-19 certificates.

By Winfrey Owino 10 months ago

US national, 3 others in custody for allegedly issuing fake Covid-19 certificates

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