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Kenya Air Force

Also known as: Kenya Air Force Base

Kenya Air Force — military branch subject to senior leadership changes announced by President Ruto in June 2026.

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  1. June 2026

  2. Capital News

    … The demonstrators initially marched toward the perimeter of Laikipia Airbase but were blocked by heavily armed Kenya Air Force personnel, who denied them access to the military installation. …

    KDF cordon off Laikipia Air Base as hundreds protest planned Ebola facility

  3. The Standard

    … Ruto arrives at Wajir Stadium to lead the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations, the first time the national event is being held in North Eastern Kenya.8:42 am: President Ruto takes a ceremonial lap of honour. 8:44 am: Head of State inspects the guard of honour.9:10 am: Kenya Air Force …

    Live Blog: Wajir County hosts historical Madaraka Day fete
  4. May 2026

  5. The Standard

    … ASOB laboured to a 3-2 (21-25, 25-12, 30-28, 22-25, 15-8) win against the University of Nairobi, while The Beast saw off Kenya Air Force 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 25-21, 25-19). …

    No surprises as top guns exert dominance in KVF league

  6. The Standard

    … They remained dominant to win the third and fourth sets 25-16 and 25-22 to bag three points.It was a bad day in the office for the students as Kenyatta University fell at the hands of the Kenya Air Force in straight sets of 25-22, 25-20, and 25-22. …

    DCI, Pipeline and KCB win as KDF and Postbank falter
Society

Nanyuki residents protest proposed Ebola treatment facility plan

The 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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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