… The commission said it received three pallets containing ballot papers and election forms at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with the materials destined for the parliamentary by-election in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, and the MCA contests in Porro Ward in Samburu County and …
… ping Africa: the rise and rise of skater Kevin Kiarie By Citizen Sports May 11, 2026 03:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenyan skating star Kevin Kiarie (C - holding flowers) upon his arrival at the JKIA …
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 11 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Monday morning received three pallets containing ballot papers and statutory election forms at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ahead of the May 14, 2026 by-elections in three electoral area …
… The election materials arrived Monday morning at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport aboard three pallets and were received and verified by IEBC officials before being transported to secure storage facilities ahead of deployment to polling stations. …
… Macron was received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday by the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi. …
… President Boakai was received by Maurice Okoth, Deputy Director General and Coordinator of the Diplomatic Service Centre, while Presidents Ouattara and Bio were welcomed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Rebecca Miano. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.