Also known as: Kenya Air Force Base · Kenya Air Force personnel
Kenyan military air arm that operates presidential aircraft and conducts air operations, with 400+ personnel dismissed after 1982 coup still seeking compensation.
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Citizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has criticised the government for failing to pay more than 400 former Kenya Air Force personnel dismissed following the 1982 attempted coup, despite court orders directing compensation of up to Ksh.9 billion. …
Wanjigi slams Gov't over refusal to pay Ksh.9B owed to 1982 coup Air Force veteransThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Kenya Air Force officers detained after the 1982 attempted coup are still waiting for the government to honour court orders awarding them up to Sh9 billion in compensation. …
Wanjigi demands Sh9 billion Air Force payoutCapital News
… Fokker Services Group, the Dutch aviation company that carried out the work, said it recently completed an extensive hangar visit for the Kenya Air Force’s Fokker 70, registration KAF308, better known as “Harambee One”, which serves as the country’s official presidential aircraft …
Kenya’s presidential jet completes year-long overhaul with new technology upgradesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-The Kenya Air Force is testing its command and control systems against complex simulated scenarios as it seeks to strengthen its ability to coordinate and respond to rapidly evolving operational threats. …
Kenya Air Force tests command systems as KDF sharpens air operations readinessCapital News
… The KDF comprises the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Kenya Navy and is mandated to defend Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. …
President Ruto Presides Over 46th KDF Recruits Pass-Out Parade in EldoretCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 5 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday departed for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, aboard a Kenya Air Force aircraft to represent Kenya at the Infra for Africa Forum 2026, a high-level continental summit focused on accelerating infrastructure investment acr …
DP Kindiki attends Continental Infrastructure Summit in TanzaniaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 22 – The Kenya Air Force (KAF) has intensified its international defence engagement, with Commander Major General Bernard Waliaula using high-level air and space forums in the United Kingdom to strengthen strategic partnerships and explore emerging military av …
Kenya Air Force advances modernization drive through strategic UK defence engagementsCapital News
… County officials have argued in court filings that the project raises serious concerns relating to public health, governance, tourism and child safety, particularly because the proposed site is said to be within the Kenya Air Force Base in Nanyuki, where schools are also located. …
Protests Erupt again in Nanyuki Over Proposed Ebola Treatment FacilityCapital News
… Another major concern raised relates to the location of the proposed facility within the Kenya Air Force Base in Nanyuki, where Laikipia Airbase Primary School and Laikipia Airbase Junior School operate. …
Laikipia County Opposes Proposed Ebola Quarantine Facility in NanyukiCitizen Digital
… The county also raises concerns over the location of the proposed facility within the Kenya Air Force Base in Nanyuki, where Laikipia Airbase Primary School and Laikipia Airbase Junior School are situated. …
Laikipia County opposes Ebola quarantine facility over public health, governance concernsSafina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has criticised the government for failing to pay more than 400 former Kenya Air Force personnel dismissed after the 1982 attempted coup, despite court orders directing compensation of up to Ksh.9 billion.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has criticised the government for failing to pay more than 400 former Kenya Air Force personnel dismissed after the 1982 attempted coup, despite court orders directing compensation of up to Ksh.9 billion.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Kenya Air Force officers detained after the 1982 attempted coup are still awaiting government payment of up to Sh9 billion in court-ordered compensation. Safina party leader Jimmy Wanjigi has pledged that if elected president, his government would pay the amount within the first three months of his administration.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Fokker 70 presidential aircraft has finished an extensive overhaul in the Netherlands, with upgrades including new satellite communications and system improvements. The aircraft, known as "Harambee One," was fitted with the latest FDX Satcom system for enhanced in-flight connectivity.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Air Force conducted a Joint Air Operations Command Post Exercise at Laikipia Air Base to test decision-making, coordination and ability to respond to evolving operational threats. The exercise brought commanders and staff together in a simulated environment to practise operational planning and assess how different command structures integrate responsibilities for planning and executing air missions.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto attended the 46th Kenya Defence Forces recruits pass-out parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School in Eldoret, marking the completion of basic military training for a new cohort and their transition into service as trained KDF members.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attended the Infra for Africa Forum 2026 in Dar es Salaam on August 5–6, a continental summit bringing together heads of state, investors, and policymakers to mobilise financing for transformative infrastructure projects across Africa. Kindiki outlined Kenya's infrastructure priorities in transport, energy, housing, water, digital infrastructure and logistics as the country seeks investment in strategic projects.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Air Force Commander Major General Bernard Waliaula represented Kenya at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference and Royal International Air Tattoo in London (July 15–19), where he engaged with military leaders from over 80 countries and explored emerging aviation technologies and international cooperation in air and space operations.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Residents in Nanyuki staged protests over plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility, expressing fears over public health risks, demanding greater transparency, and raising concerns about safety near populated areas, schools and businesses. The proposed facility has sparked debate in Laikipia County, with local leaders questioning the decision-making process and citing potential economic impact on the town as a tourism and business hub.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Laikipia County Government has formally opposed plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility in the county, citing concerns over public health safety, economic impact, governance procedures, and the welfare of children, and arguing that county authorities were excluded from critical decision-making processes.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
The County Government of Laikipia has opposed the establishment of a proposed Ebola Quarantine and Isolation Facility within the county, citing public health, governance, economic and child protection concerns. The county argues that it already faces significant challenges in financing community health services and is inadequately equipped to respond to a major infectious disease outbreak.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A former Kenya Air Force officer and security analyst has been missing since June 2021. The article examines investigation gaps and state silence surrounding missing persons cases in Kenya.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports on multiple missing persons cases in Kenya, including Mwenda Mbijiwe, a former Kenya Air Force officer and security analyst missing since June 2021, highlighting how investigation gaps and state silence have left families without answers.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has announced a series of senior appointments, promotions and postings within the Kenya Defence Forces affecting top leadership positions in the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Defence Headquarters, made on the recommendation of the Defence Council.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto travelled to South Africa on Wednesday aboard a privately chartered Boeing Business Jet 2, as Kenya's official presidential aircraft—a Fokker 70 acquired in 1995—remains out of service in the Netherlands since August 2025.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is scheduled to brief the National Assembly on Kenya's preparedness for the Ebola Bundibugyo virus and clarify an arrangement with the United States regarding quarantine of exposed Americans. The briefing follows protests by Nanyuki residents against a proposed isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale will brief the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health on Kenya's Ebola Bundibugyo preparedness and clarify an arrangement between Nairobi and Washington regarding quarantining of Americans exposed to the virus. The briefing follows protests in Nanyuki against the proposed establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
Anti-riot police clashed with hundreds of protesters in Nanyuki on Monday during demonstrations against a proposed Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase, firing tear gas and warning shots to disperse crowds as confrontations escalated from initially peaceful marches.
1 June 2026 · Capital News →
Hundreds of residents in Nanyuki staged a protest on Monday against the proposed establishment of an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase. Security forces cordoned off the military installation, forcing demonstrators to redirect their procession toward Nanyuki town, where the largely peaceful protest caused localized disruptions including traffic congestion and business interruptions.
1 June 2026 · Capital News →
Wajir County is hosting the Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in history, with this year's theme focused on education, skills, and the future. President William Ruto led the 2026 celebrations at Wajir Stadium, marking the first time the national event is being held in North Eastern Kenya.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Reigning champions Kenya Pipeline whitewashed Kenyatta University 25-1, 25-2, 25-9, while former champions KCB defeated A-Plus 25-13, 25-16, 25-11 as play-offs lineup takes shape in the Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's National League.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
DCI beat KDF in straight sets to register their sixth win of the 2025-2026 season, while defending champions Kenya Pipeline and former holders KCB Bank also won their matches. Pipeline defeated previously top-placed Postbank 3-1, with Postbank suffering their second defeat.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →