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October 2026
18 OctCapital News
… The Kenya Air Force (KAF) is coordinating preparations with the US Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) and the AAAF Secretariat, as participating nations work towards improving the deployment of air assets and coordination during emergencies. …
Kenya to host African air forces exercise to test disaster response
2 OctThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSafina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi after a meeting with former Kenya Air Force officers who were relieved of their duties during the 1982 attempted coup. …
Wanjigi urges Africa to turn political freedom in economic power
2 OctThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSafina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi after a meeting with former Kenya Air Force officers who were relieved of their duties during the 1982 attempted coup. …
Wanjigi urges Africa to turn political freedom into economic power
September 2026
27 SeptCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27-The Kenya Air Force (KAF) is stepping up efforts to modernize its logistics systems, with military commanders calling for greater use of technology, data-driven planning and locally adaptable solutions to sustain air operations. …
KAF turns to technology, local solutions to strengthen military logistics
15 SeptThe Standard
… The beneficiaries, aged between 18 and 30, drawn from families of Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force, and Kenya Navy personnel, will undergo training at the Defence Technical College under a partnership between the Family Bank Group Foundation and the Military Wives Association of Kenya …
120 KDF dependents begin 12-week technical kills programme
10 SeptCitizen 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 veterans
10 SeptThe 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 payout
August 2026
21 AugCapital 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 upgrades
19 AugCapital 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 readiness
13 AugCapital 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 Eldoret

Politics

Kenya hosts African air forces exercise in 2027

The News

Kenya will host the inaugural Association of African Air Forces Command Post and Field Training Exercise (AAAFEX 2027) in Nairobi, Kisumu and Busia to test participating countries' ability to coordinate air operations during flood emergencies and humanitarian disasters. The exercise will combine operational planning simulations with live-flying exercises to strengthen multinational disaster response capabilities and interoperability.

18 October 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 18 October

Kenya hosts African air forces exercise in 2027
Kenya will host the inaugural Association of African Air Forces Command Post and Field Training Exercise (AAAFEX 2027) in Nairobi, Kisumu and Busia to test participating countries' ability to coordinate air operations during flood emergencies and humanitarian disasters. The exercise will combine operational planning simulations with live-flying exercises to strengthen multinational disaster response capabilities and interoperability.
18 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 2 October

Wanjigi urges African leaders to match political freedom with economic liberation
Safina party leader Jimi Wanjigi challenged African leaders to achieve economic independence to match political independence, arguing that exploitation through neo-colonialism has continued after independence and that some heads of government have become co-perpetrators of these structures.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wanjigi urges Africa to align political and economic independence
Safina party leader Jimi Wanjigi has challenged African leaders to match political independence with economic liberation, arguing that independence did not dismantle colonial economic structures and that exploitation has continued through neo-colonialism, with some African leaders becoming co-perpetrators.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 27 September

Kenya Air Force modernizes logistics with technology and local solutions
The Kenya Air Force held a three-day logistics seminar at Moi Air Base to examine ways to improve fleet sustainment and supply chains through technology adoption and locally adaptable solutions. Military commanders emphasized the need for data-driven planning and agile systems to respond to evolving operational demands.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 15 September

120 KDF dependents begin 12-week construction skills programme
One hundred and twenty dependents of Kenya Defence Forces personnel aged 18–30 have begun a 12-week training programme in plumbing, electrical installation, and ICT skills at the Defence Technical College, under a partnership between Family Bank Group Foundation and the Military Wives Association of Kenya.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

Wanjigi criticises government over unpaid 1982 coup veterans compensation
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 Air Force officers await Sh9 billion compensation payout
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 →

Friday 21 August

Kenya's presidential jet completes year-long maintenance in Netherlands
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 →

Wednesday 19 August

Kenya Air Force tests command systems for operational readiness
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 →

Thursday 13 August

President Ruto presides over 46th KDF recruits pass-out parade
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 →

Wednesday 5 August

Deputy President Kindiki attends continental infrastructure summit in Tanzania
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 →

Wednesday 22 July

Kenya Air Force strengthens UK defence ties, explores modernization opportunities
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 →

Tuesday 9 June

Nanyuki residents protest proposed Ebola treatment facility plan
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 opposes proposed Ebola facility in Nanyuki
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 →

Monday 8 June

Laikipia County opposes Ebola quarantine facility plan
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 →
Investigation gaps, state silence cloud missing persons cases
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 →
Investigation gaps and silence shroud missing persons cases
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 →

Friday 5 June

Ruto announces KDF senior leadership changes and promotions
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 →

Thursday 4 June

Ruto travels South Africa on chartered plane as presidential jet remains grounded
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 →

Wednesday 3 June

Health CS to brief Assembly on Ebola preparedness, US arrangement
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 →

Tuesday 2 June

Health CS to brief Parliament on Ebola preparedness and US deal
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 →

Monday 1 June

Police fire tear gas as Nanyuki protests escalate over Ebola facility
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 protest planned Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase
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 hosts Madaraka Day celebrations for first time
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 →

Sunday 10 May

Kenya Pipeline, KCB extend winning runs in KVF league
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 →

Saturday 9 May

DCI, Pipeline and KCB win in Kenya volleyball league
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 →