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Kenya Airports Authority

Also known as: KAA

Kenya Airports Authority — operates and manages airports including JKIA, Moi, Wilson, and Malindi; pursuing modernization and expansion projects.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Oh, and the Kenya Airports Authority board should have been represented as the trustees of the public at the signing ceremony.

    BONYO'S BONE: JKIA - Why the mystery?
  3. Citizen Digital

    CS Chirchir has intimated that Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) will be the implementing agent.

    Kenya signs Ksh.154.2B JKIA expansion deal with Chinese firm
  4. Capital News

    Participants at the conference include representatives from UNODC, the Kenya Financial Reporting Centre, Egypt Financial Intelligence Unit, South Sudan Financial Intelligence Unit, Djibouti National Financial Intelligence Agency, Kenya Airports Authority, Ethiopia Airport Authori

    DPP Ingonga Urges Joint Horn Of Africa Fight Against Human Trafficking, Migrant Smuggling
  5. The Standard

    Chirchir on Thursday, June 18, said the contract, which is yet to be signed, will be implemented by the Kenya Airports Authority.

    'We don't know him:' Government denies links to Wicknell Chivayo in JKIA deal
  6. The Standard

    In a major boost to the project, the governor announced that a technical team from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is expected in Bungoma to begin planning for the construction of a passenger terminal, a key step towards the operationalisation and commercialisation of flights

    New airport promises jobs, trade and growth for Bungoma
  7. May 2026
  8. The Standard

    Currently, the passenger terminal building is under construction and is set for completion in May 2027.Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) chairperson Caleb Kositany said the airstrip can handle one million passengers yearly, making Homa Bay a tourism and logistics hub.

    Kabunde Airstrip expansion to boost trade, tourism
  9. April 2026
  10. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29- The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has launched a new Joint Operations Centre (JOC) at Malindi International Airport, marking a significant step in strengthening aviation security and border management across the country.

    KAA Launches Joint Operations Centre at Malindi International Airport to Boost Aviation Security
  11. Citizen Digital

    eption at JKIA was led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, and brought together stakeholders including KWS Director General Prof Erustus Kanga, Czech Republic Ambassador Nicol Adamcova, the Kenya Airports Authority

    Four mountain bongos arrive from Czech Republic, moved to Mt. Kenya conservancy
  12. Capital News

    The event brought together key conservation stakeholders, including the Kenya Wildlife Service, led by Director General Erastus Kanga, as well as partners from the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy and the Kenya Airports Authority.

    Kenya Strengthens Mountain Bongo Population with Arrival of Four Rare Males
Politics

Murkomen dismisses Gachagua's claims on Ng'eno helicopter crash

The News

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegations that contaminated jet fuel caused the helicopter crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, calling the claims "made-up, cooked-up nonsense" and challenging Gachagua to present evidence to investigators. Gachagua had raised the allegations while delivering an accountability statement, claiming to have intelligence that fuel transported from Lodwar caused the crash.

16 hours ago · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Murkomen dismisses Gachagua's claims on Ng'eno helicopter crash

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegations that contaminated jet fuel caused the helicopter crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, calling the claims "made-up, cooked-up nonsense" and challenging Gachagua to present evidence to investigators. Gachagua had raised the allegations while delivering an accountability statement, claiming to have intelligence that fuel transported from Lodwar caused the crash.

    16 hours ago · Capital News

Thursday 30 July

  1. EACC recovers two public properties worth Ksh.100M in Mombasa, Kwale

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered two grabbed public properties in Mombasa and Kwale counties valued at Ksh.100 million after securing favorable court judgments. The Environment and Land Court nullified irregular allocations of a government house in Kizingo, Mombasa (Ksh.55 million) and a public beach access road reserve in Diani, Kwale (Ksh.45 million), and found former public officials liable for misfeasance in public office.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. KCAA raises minimum altitudes for Wilson Airport landings

    Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has issued new rules requiring aircraft landing at Wilson Airport to maintain higher altitudes when passing Bomas of Kenya, with planes from the Bomas side now staying above 6,600 feet at Monastery checkpoint and above 6,300 feet when crossing the Bomas International Convention Centre.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. Aviation workers suspend strike after government deal

    Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) suspended a nationwide strike scheduled for July 28 after a breakthrough meeting with the government and aviation agencies, leading to a framework agreement that sets out a schedule for negotiations over workers' grievances across various aviation institutions.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. Kenya aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice

    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

  2. Aviation workers threaten nationwide strike over unresolved grievances

    Kenya Aviation Workers Union maintains its planned nationwide strike will proceed unless the government addresses long-standing labour disputes, including failure to conclude collective bargaining agreements and alleged disregard for court orders. The union has given employers until Saturday for fruitful negotiations, warning of a "devastating" strike that would affect operations at Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airways and Jambojet.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Aviation workers threaten strike over unmet labour demands

    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

Saturday 18 July

  1. Aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice over disputes

    Kenya's aviation workers have issued a seven-day strike notice effective Monday, threatening to ground operations at all airports if labour disputes are not resolved. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union cited grievances including failure to conclude a collective bargaining agreement at KCAA (expired in June 2015), unilateral HR policy changes, and non-compliance with court orders to absorb contract staff into permanent positions.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 16 July

  1. KAA to modernise airports as passenger, cargo traffic rises

    Kenya Airports Authority has announced plans to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International and Moi International airports to address delays, with passenger numbers rising from 12.1 million in 2024 to 13.1 million in 2025. Modernisation plans include new screening machines and measures to reduce processing times.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. KAA plans to reopen Wilson Airport runway under rehabilitation

    Kenya Airports Authority has announced plans to reopen a runway at Wilson Airport that has been undergoing rehabilitation. The announcement came days after the Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Infrastructure summoned the contractor over delayed works.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. Government signs Ksh.154 billion JKIA modernisation contract with CRBC

    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.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kenya awards Ksh.154.2B JKIA expansion contract to Chinese firm

    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.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. DPP calls for Horn of Africa cooperation on trafficking

    Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has called for stronger cross-border cooperation among Horn of Africa countries to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, warning that no single nation can effectively tackle the crimes alone. The call was made at a regional conference in Nairobi bringing together delegates from Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan.

    23 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 18 June

  1. Government denies Zimbabwean businessman involvement in JKIA upgrade deal

    Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir disputed reports that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upgrade contract had been awarded to China Roads and Bridges Corporation and controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, saying the company "did not participate in this project as a bidder and has no role, involvement or association whatsoever." Chirchir also clarified that the contract cost will not exceed Sh154.2 billion, contrary to claims it would cost Sh375 billion.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. Bungoma transforms Matulo Airstrip into commercial airport

    The County Government of Bungoma and national government are accelerating plans to commercialise Matulo Airstrip, with Governor Kenneth Lusaka consulting affected residents on compensation and land acquisition for runway expansion. A Kenya Airports Authority technical team is expected to plan construction of a passenger terminal.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 3 May

  1. Homa Bay county expands Kabunde Airstrip for tourism, trade

    Homa Bay County is expanding the Sh280 million Kabunde Airstrip to boost trade, tourism, and air connectivity; the runway has been extended from 1.1km to 1.3km, and the facility can now handle bigger aircraft. The airstrip manager says the upgrade will connect Homa Bay with other parts of the country and tourist destinations, with a passenger terminal building under construction for completion in May 2027.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 April

  1. KAA launches Joint Operations Centre at Malindi airport

    The Kenya Airports Authority has launched a Joint Operations Centre at Malindi International Airport, funded by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, to coordinate security and border management agencies and improve response to emerging threats including terrorism and trafficking.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Four mountain bongos arrive from Czech Republic to Mt. Kenya

    Four male mountain bongos arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from the Czech Republic and were transferred to the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy as part of efforts to boost the species' recovery programme.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya receives four rare mountain bongos from Czech Republic

    Kenya has received four male mountain bongos from Zoo Dvůr Králové in the Czech Republic as part of its National Recovery and Action Plan for the critically endangered species. The animals, now transferred to Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, will strengthen genetic diversity and breeding outcomes for a population that has declined due to habitat loss, poaching, and disease.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

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