Also known as: JKIA
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Ali Jelle Sampul from Mandera, who lived in Durban, shows his documents when he returned to Kenya at JKIA. …
'I was shot, my teeth clobbered out': Repatriated Kenyans arrive at JKIAThe Standard
Ali Jelle Sampul from Mandera, who lived in Durban, shows his documents when he returned to Kenya at JKIA. …
Of clobbered teeth and shots, repatriated Kenyans narrate SA's xenophobia ordealThe Standard
… ght to Liberia, fear finally caught up with her."There's something that happens when you're alone, and you're having a meeting with yourself."She thought about the two children she had left behind."I remembered them crying as I waved goodbye at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport …
Haunted by Ebola's youngest victims: A Kenyan nurse Ebola storyThe Standard
The moment the plane's wheels touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or Moi International Airport in Mombasa, President William Ruto's next assignment is already waiting. …
Of flights and podiums: When does President Ruto rest?Citizen Digital
48 more Kenyans return home amid anti-immigrant crackdown in South Africa By Brenda Wanga July 02, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenyans evacuated from South Africa. arrive at the JKIA on June …
48 more Kenyans return home amid anti-immigrant crackdown in South AfricaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeMalawian undocumented migrants sit in a shaded area outside the former Durban Drive in Durban, on July 1, 2026. [AFP] Some 55 Kenyans arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday evening after leaving South Africa following fears of xenophobi …
55 more Kenyans return home from South Africa amid xenophobic attacksCitizen Digital
… []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received 64 Kenyans evacuated from South Africa at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport …
More Kenyans evacuated from South Africa as anti-migrant protests escalateCapital News
… Speaking after receiving the first batch of 26 Kenyans at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Njogu said, the government began evacuation planning after receiving reports of rising insecurity and fear among Kenyan nationals in South Africa. …
89 Kenyans evacuated from South Africa as anti-migrants protest growThe Standard
… In a statement issued on Tuesday, State Department for Diaspora Affairs said the first group of evacuees arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on June 30 and received support services upon arrival. …
26 Kenyans repatriated from South Africa as xenophobia threats intensifiesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 26 – Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was deported after he was allegedly found in possession of a fraudulently acquired Kenyan passport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), according to a police incident report. …
Somalia Deputy Prime Minister Deported from Kenya Over Alleged Passport FraudTreasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed six members to the National Infrastructure Fund Board for a three-year term effective July 8, 2026, under the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2026. The appointees include Centum CEO James Mworia Mwirigi, Fahima Ali Ahmed Zein, Christopher Kibui Maranga, Latoya Ouna, Lawrence Kibet, and Mohammed Abdirahman Hassan, selected from 78 applicants.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed six members to the National Infrastructure Fund Board for a three-year term effective July 8, 2026, under the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2026. The appointees include Centum CEO James Mworia Mwirigi, Fahima Ali Ahmed Zein, Christopher Kibui Maranga, Latoya Ouna, Lawrence Kibet, and Mohammed Abdirahman Hassan, selected from 78 applicants.
3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026 into law, establishing a framework that will set aside 30 percent of revenue from Kenya's petroleum and mineral resources for future generations. The fund operates on three pillars: the Urithi Fund for future generations, a Stabilization Fund to serve as a buffer during crises, and the National Infrastructure Fund to finance strategic projects.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenya Airways flight to New York (KQ002D) was turned back to Nairobi on Sunday after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced a flight control spoiler malfunction while flying over Chad. The airline said the crew followed precautionary safety checks and returned for technical evaluation.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner headed to New York experienced a flight control spoiler malfunction while flying over Chad and returned to Nairobi on Sunday for technical evaluation. The airline stated that spoiler malfunctions cause increased drag and fuel consumption, and that the crew's decision to return followed standard safety procedures.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya detained and deported Somalia's deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, accusing him of undermining regional security, suspected passport fraud, and involvement in activities threatening the Kenya-Somalia border area. Haji arrived with a valid diplomatic passport and visa but was held overnight before being put on the first flight to Mogadishu.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government's partial sale of its Safaricom stake, saying it was lawful and transparent and intended to finance infrastructure rather than budget deficits. Mbadi rejected opposition criticism, stating the divestiture followed extensive public participation and parliamentary approval.
4 July 2026 · Capital News →
60 Kenyans evacuated from South Africa arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, bringing the total number of returnees to 240 as the government continues evacuation efforts amid renewed xenophobic attacks. Many arrived empty-handed after abandoning businesses and investments, while others were forced to leave behind spouses and children.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has trained 112 Kenya Airways frontline staff to identify trafficking victims, preserve evidence, and strengthen referrals for investigation and prosecution at Kenya's airports through a two-day capacity-building programme.
4 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i dismissed claims that he held political talks with Simba Arati and Junet Mohamed after photos of them together at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport went viral, saying the three merely crossed paths while checking in for separate Kenya Airways flights to Kisumu.
4 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the sale of the government's stake in listed agencies, saying it will raise funds for mega infrastructure projects and ease pressure to borrow or raise taxes. The National Infrastructure Fund has received Ksh.100 billion from the sale of a stake.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenya Airways plane carrying 47 repatriated Kenyans landed at JKIA around 10 pm on Wednesday night from Johannesburg, South Africa. The returnees, including Ali Jelle Sampul from Mandera who had lived in Durban, had experienced hardship abroad.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenya Airways flight carrying 47 repatriated Kenyans landed at JKIA on Wednesday night from Johannesburg. The returnees narrate accounts of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, including violence and threats.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Zeddy Chepchirchir Komen, a paediatric nurse, was among 170 Kenyan health workers dispatched in January 2015 to Liberia and Sierra Leone to help contain the Ebola epidemic. Between 2014 and 2016, the outbreak infected more than 28,600 people and claimed more than 11,300 lives across Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard asks when President William Ruto actually rests, noting that upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or Moi International Airport in Mombasa, his next assignment is already waiting, often with his body still catching up to the time zone he just left.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Forty-eight more Kenyans stranded in South Africa arrived on July 1, bringing the total repatriated to 180, following an anti-immigrant crackdown and the June 30 deadline for undocumented and illegal foreigners. The government expects more repatriations in coming days, with returnees like one man who operated a supermarket in Durban now returning with minimal possessions.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Some 55 Kenyans arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Thursday evening after fleeing South Africa following escalating xenophobic violence and threats targeting foreign nationals. The returnees, who had been living and working in different parts of South Africa, cited hostility and fears for their safety as reasons for abandoning their livelihoods and returning home.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 2,500 immigrants have been repatriated from South Africa as authorities intensify crackdowns following nationwide anti-migrant protests. Kenya continues evacuating its citizens, with 46 more expected to arrive, adding to the 86 already repatriated.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has evacuated 69 citizens from South Africa following anti-immigrant protests, with the first batch of 26 arriving at Nairobi's international airport. Over 200 Kenyans have registered for evacuation and are sheltering at the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria, part of Kenya's larger diaspora of over 27,000 nationals in South Africa.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →
Twenty-six Kenyans have been repatriated from South Africa on June 30 as authorities conduct emergency evacuations amid growing security concerns and unrest; another 60 are expected to return later that day.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was deported from Kenya after immigration officers at JKIA suspected he had fraudulently acquired a Kenyan passport. The official, who arrived on a valid Somali diplomatic passport, admitted to possessing the fraudulent document but refused to surrender it, citing court proceedings.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was denied entry and deported from Kenya on Wednesday at JKIA after immigration officers suspected he possessed a fraudulently obtained Kenyan passport. According to sources, Haji acknowledged having the Kenyan passport but refused to surrender it, insisting the matter be handled through court.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced a Ksh.154 billion contract award to China Road and Bridge Corporation for modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The article questions why information surrounding the tender moved through whispers and speculation rather than official government communication, despite its significance as a major infrastructure investment financed by Kenyan taxpayers.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has directed state and public officers to ensure that no public projects bear the names, images or identities of public officials or their political parties. The columnist argues this directive is overdue, noting that politicians have long branded public infrastructure and programmes with their names and images, from cattle dips to school feeding schemes.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have sealed key entry points into Nairobi's Central Business District and mounted barricades across the country ahead of planned Gen Z anniversary protests on June 25, with security forces engaging demonstrators and deploying anti-riot units in multiple towns.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was deported from Kenya after immigration officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport questioned the authenticity of a Kenyan passport in his possession. When asked to surrender the document, he declined and was subsequently escorted to the VIP lounge and issued a return ticket to Mogadishu.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has signed a Ksh.154.2 billion contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with the project set to take 36 months following the completion of the JKIA Master Plan in February 2026.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's hospitality industry is counting on major infrastructure projects, including expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, sports facilities and conference infrastructure, to boost tourism and business travel. Investments such as the Nairobi Expressway and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host, are expected to increase visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy rates.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's hospitality industry is counting on major infrastructure projects, including expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, sports facilities, and conference infrastructure, to boost tourism and business travel. A hotel manager noted that projects such as the Nairobi Expressway and Talanta Sports City Stadium have improved accessibility, and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya are expected to increase visitor arrivals.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China Road and Bridge Corporation has been awarded the contract to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for Sh154.2 billion. The project will include a new terminal and infrastructure upgrades to increase handling capacity, though it will not include a new runway.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was deported from Uganda after immigration officials cited "security reasons," despite initial clearance at Entebbe International Airport. Karua, who had travelled to attend bail proceedings for jailed Ugandan lawyer Erias Lukwago and serves as lead counsel in a treason case against opposition leader Kizza Besigye, said she was declared persona non grata and placed on a return flight to Nairobi.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →