Also known as: JKIA · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Terminal 2
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Audio By VocalizeTransport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has disputed claims that the planned upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will cost taxpayers Sh375 billion, saying the contract will not exceed Sh154.2 billion. …
'We don't know him:' Government denies links to Wicknell Chivayo in JKIA dealThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The government has contracted a company owned by a controversial man to undertake the expansion and modernisation of Kenya’s main aviation hub - the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). …
JKIA: State yet to learn from Adani mistakesThe Standard
… Police at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) are investigating a break-in incident at the Jambo Jet offices, where several laptops valued at more than Sh350,000 had been stolen.A security manager at the company told police that an employee reported that their laptops …
Five Uasin Gishu students arrested over inferno plotThe Standard
… iam Ruto and Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo during a past meeting. [Courtesy] Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s company, IMC Construction Kenya, has won a stake in the Sh375 billion ($2.9 billion) tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport …
Zimbabwean fraudster's firm secures stake in Sh375b JKIA dealThe Standard
… inessman Wicknell Chivayo and President William Ruto during a past meeting. [Courtesy] Controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s company, IMC Construction Kenya, has won a stake in the Sh375 billion ($2.9 billion) tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport …
Chivayo it is...: Controversial Zimbabwean Tycoon secures stake in Sh375b JKIA expansion dealThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeCaptain Jeffrey Roy Dusang during the interview in Nairobi, on June 4, 2026.[Benard Orwongo, Standard] At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, two fire trucks rolled into position on the tarmac as an aircraft taxied slowly forward. …
When the skies said goodbyeThe Standard
… The PS noted that the government has intensified surveillance at all major entry points into the country, including six gazetted border crossings and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where travellers arriving from six high-risk countries undergo mandatory screening thr …
Kenya has no Ebola cases, Government says amid heightened surveillanceCapital News
… The Nairobi Expressway, which stretches approximately 27 kilometres from Mlolongo to Westlands, has become a critical transport artery for commuters travelling between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi’s CBD and the city’s western suburbs. …
Nairobi Expressway section to close for 24 hours as KeNHA installs footbridgeCitizen Digital
LSK demands full disclosure of Ksh.375B JKIA upgrade deal awarded to Chinese firm By Citizen Reporter June 12, 2026 04:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has …
LSK demands full disclosure of Ksh.375B JKIA upgrade deal awarded to Chinese firmCapital News
… Amnesty expressed concern that the businessman could be held at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport pending deportation to South Sudan, a move it warned would place his life, safety, and fundamental rights at serious risk. …
Amnesty demands disclosure of whereabouts of abducted businessman amid deportation fearsEast Africa's leading low-cost carrier Jambojet will resume daily flights on the Nairobi-Entebbe route starting October 1, 2026, with fares from KES 22,950, marking a return to the regional market after a pandemic-driven pause. The airline's CEO said the move signals renewed confidence in East African air travel and supports business, tourism and trade between Kenya and Uganda.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
East Africa's leading low-cost carrier Jambojet will resume daily flights on the Nairobi-Entebbe route starting October 1, 2026, with fares from KES 22,950, marking a return to the regional market after a pandemic-driven pause. The airline's CEO said the move signals renewed confidence in East African air travel and supports business, tourism and trade between Kenya and Uganda.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways warns that grounded aircraft, high fuel costs, and global shortages of engines and spare parts continue to hinder the airline's financial recovery. Engine maintenance timelines have doubled to 120 days or more, reducing available seating and revenue capacity.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two Indian nationals kidnapped shortly after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on August 10 were rescued in Kajiado County, with three Pakistani nationals arrested on suspicion of holding them for ransom. The suspects allegedly demanded $32,000 through WhatsApp messages to the victims' relatives in India.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
Two Indian nationals who were kidnapped shortly after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on August 10 have been rescued in Kajiado by detectives, who arrested three Pakistani nationals. The suspects allegedly contacted the victims' relatives in India demanding a $32,000 ransom.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua dismissed President William Ruto's declaration that his UDA-ODM coalition "must win" the 2027 General Election as wishful thinking, citing the opposition's recent landslide victory in the Ol Kalou by-election. Gachagua made the remarks during a Nakuru County tour, hours after DCP claimed his convoy came under attack in Kaptembwa.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 290 Kenyan student-athletes are pursuing university education in the United States while developing their athletic careers. Athletics Kenya says the athletics-academic pathway is helping build a new generation of athletes capable of competing globally, with some having competed at recent Commonwealth Games and World Championships.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that frequent changes to government policies could undermine Kenya's development, urging the country to shield long-term programmes from political interference and focus on building a sustainable national agenda. He cited economic stabilisation under President William Ruto's administration, including inflation below six per cent, $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment last year, and a reduction in the Central Bank lending rate to commercial banks from 13.5 per cent to 8.75 per cent.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Ruto administration of allowing cross-border abductions, forced deportations, and alleged transnational repression, warning that foreigners and investors are not safe in Kenya and calling on foreign embassies to protect their citizens and staff. Gachagua cited cases including the alleged July 2024 forced return of 36 Ugandan opposition supporters and the October 2024 abduction of seven Turkish asylum seekers, four of whom he said were forcibly deported to Turkey in a joint security operation.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives from the DCI's Operations Support Unit arrested six suspects and rescued three Indian nationals who went missing after arriving at JKIA on August 5 and were being held in a house in Ruiru, Kiambu County.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives rescued three Indian nationals who went missing after arriving at JKIA on August 5 and were found held in a house in Ruiru's Fort Jesus area. Six suspects—including an Indian national, two Pakistani nationals, and two Kenyans—have been arrested in connection with the suspected human trafficking operation allegedly aimed at facilitating travel to Italy through Ethiopia.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives arrested six suspects and rescued three Indian nationals reported missing after arriving in Kenya on August 5, tracing them to a house in Ruiru, Kiambu County. Preliminary investigations indicate the suspects were assisting the three to travel to Italy through Ethiopia.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should prioritize soft power at its borders, citing an incident where Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister returned his Kenyan passport after allegedly being manhandled at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The piece warns that such treatment of senior visitors, investors, and refugees erodes Kenya's strategic asset of accumulated goodwill in the region.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Somali minister surrendered Kenyan citizenship documents in Mogadishu, prompting scrutiny of Kenya's passport integrity and the dual citizenship status of Somali Federal Government officials. The move followed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's order for ministers to surrender Kenyan citizenship documents or relinquish their positions, after two senior officials were deported from Kenya when their documents were rejected.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's national football team has been eliminated from the 2026 WAFCON after finishing bottom of their group without a point. They will now focus on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, beginning their campaign against Seychelles in October.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Sports reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening athlete welfare and talent development following Team Kenya's performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the team finished 12th overall with 12 medals.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Airlines are reporting increased demand for flights from Nairobi to coastal destinations during August school holidays, with more families choosing air travel to Mombasa and Ukunda/Diani as a convenient alternative to long road journeys.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya placed 13th overall with 12 medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Medal winners including 5,000m champion Mathew Kipsang and race walk silver medallist Stephen Ndangili highlighted teamwork, resilience, and the need for continued improvement as key lessons from the competition.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya National Highways Authority will temporarily close a section of Mombasa Road (A8) near Bellevue from August 10 to September 14 for box culvert construction, with two lanes closed at any one time while others remain open for traffic in both directions.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
A diaspora perspective argues that Kenya has built credible foundations but sits in the lower-middle-income bracket and is not yet ready to achieve first-world living standards, which require high per-capita income, reliable utilities, functional healthcare, competitive education, low corruption, and functional infrastructure.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji surrendered his Kenyan passport at the Kenyan Embassy in Mogadishu weeks after being deported from Nairobi when immigration authorities flagged the document at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Haji described the move as a voluntary administrative decision reflecting his commitment to Somalia, maintaining the passport was lawfully acquired and used in full compliance with Kenyan laws.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda is hosting three meetings for countries contributing troops to the African Union peace mission in Somalia, culminating in a heads of state summit where participants will assess the security situation, strengthen coordination among contributors, and discuss measures against armed groups including Al Shabaab.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
A reflection on the life and legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away in October 2025 while receiving treatment in India. The government accorded him a state funeral in honour of his contributions to democracy in Africa.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Eldoret Court has issued a warrant for the arrest and extradition of a nurse working in the United States to face contempt of court charges after his ex-wife accused him of disregarding orders to support his three-year-old daughter. The court had directed the accused to pay 20,000 Kenyan shillings per month for the child's needs.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's aviation workers have suspended a nationwide strike scheduled to begin Friday after the government brokered an agreement with the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) to resolve labour disputes. The suspension averts disruptions at airports including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and provides relief to airlines, passengers, and businesses dependent on airport operations.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police have seized cannabis worth Sh13.4 million and arrested four suspects in intelligence-led operations across Nandi, Kiambu and Kisii counties as part of the government's anti-narcotics campaign. The coordinated raids uncovered large consignments of cannabis being transported through public and private vehicles, with detectives also recovering cash suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya received 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies from India, including personal protective equipment, emergency medical supplies and response kits, to strengthen its preparedness against Ebola as the country remains on high alert over the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has issued a seven-day strike notice affecting employees at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Airways, and Jambojet over unresolved labour disputes including delayed collective bargaining agreements and job security concerns.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 51-year-old businessman allegedly abducted from Nairobi and deported to South Sudan holds both Kenyan and South Sudanese nationality, according to documents reviewed by The Standard. Amnesty International Kenya and activist Boniface Mwangi have raised concerns about his unlawful removal and current detention at a military facility in Juba.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has warned of a nationwide strike set to begin if employers do not address grievances by the end of the week. Workers from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Airways and Jambojet cite unmet demands including a Collective Bargaining Agreement and salary review at KCAA that have been in arrears for more than 11 years.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has established a 406-member Fire and Rescue workforce and operationalised seven fire stations as part of reforms to build disaster preparedness. Governor Sakaja told the Senate that the county has conducted fire safety drills and emergency simulation exercises, with the Gikomba Fire Station 80 per cent complete.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →