Kenya Airways plane returns to Entebbe after Bird Strike By Citizen Reporter May 24, 2026 08:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. …
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… The tour is supported by various corporates, including Safaricom, NCBA, Betika, Kenya Airways, Visa, Britam and Johnnie Walker, whose continued support is helping strengthen professional golf in Kenya and create more opportunities for local players.
Samuel Njoroge wins second leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Thika Sports Club… Speaking during the expo, Kenya Airways Country Manager for Uganda Felix Mwangangi said improved connectivity between Entebbe, Nairobi and Mombasa continues to support the growth in regional travel. …
Kenya targets 300,000 Ugandan tourists as regional travel gains momentumKenya Airways partners with global firm ALL Accor in cross-reward loyalty programme By Benjamin Muriuki May 14, 2026 01:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya Airways has announced a new …
Kenya Airways partners with global firm ALL Accor in cross-reward loyalty programme… Other Kenyan firms recognised in the 2026 rankings include General Printers, M-KOPA, Kenya Airways, Sun King, KCB Group, Quickmart, Naivas and Co-operative Bank of Kenya. …
Financial Times ranks Turaco among Africa’s fastest growing companies… The refinery is expected to have a production capacity of 32,000 tonnes, with a project investment estimated at between €60 million and €70 million (Sh9 billion and Sh10.6 billion).George Kamal, acting group CEO of Kenya Airways, said the project addresses the urgent need to deca …
Kenya Airways and Rubis in Sh10.6b green jet fuel refinery pactKQ plane experiences temporary damage after bird strike in Cape Town By Citizen Reporter May 10, 2026 12:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a Kenya Airways (KQ) plane. …
KQ plane experiences temporary damage after bird strike in Cape TownAudio By VocalizeTwo Kenya Airways regional flights were temporarily diverted on Sunday morning after thick fog disrupted landing operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. …
Fog disrupts KQ flights, forces diversions- April 2026
… The 31-year-old, from Ndonyongaria Village, Mutwot in Nandi County stunned the world by clocking 1:59:30 to become the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an official race, arrived aboard Kenya Airways flight KQ113 and was honoured with a ceremonial water cannon salute. …
Sawe flies back to hero’s welcome after breaking sub-two barrier in London… The aircraft operated by national carrier Kenya Airways touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 1828hrs on Tuesday, bringing home the remaining officers after nearly two years of service in the Caribbean nation. …
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Kenya Airways flight returns to Entebbe after bird strike incident
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A Kenya Airways flight from Entebbe to Nairobi returned to Uganda shortly after take-off on Sunday following a bird strike at approximately 10:02 a.m. The aircraft landed safely with all passengers and crew uninjured; the bird strike damaged steering components, prompting repair work.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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Kenya Airways flight returns to Entebbe after bird strike incident
A Kenya Airways flight from Entebbe to Nairobi returned to Uganda shortly after take-off on Sunday following a bird strike at approximately 10:02 a.m. The aircraft landed safely with all passengers and crew uninjured; the bird strike damaged steering components, prompting repair work.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Samuel Njoroge wins second PGK Equator Tour leg at Thika
Samuel Njoroge won the second leg of the PGK Equator Tour held at Thika Sports Club, carding 278 (10 under par) to finish atop the leaderboard ahead of Dismas Indiza and Karanga Michael.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya targets 300,000 Ugandan tourists in 2026
Kenya Tourism Board is intensifying cross-border tourism partnerships, targeting a 27 per cent rise in Ugandan visitor arrivals to 300,000 in 2026. The push emerged during the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo in Kampala, where tourism stakeholders emphasized that regional travel is critical for sustaining Kenya's tourism sector.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 14 May
Kenya Airways partners with Accor for cross-loyalty rewards
Kenya Airways has launched a partnership with global hospitality firm ALL Accor allowing customers to earn and redeem loyalty points across both companies' programmes, with points convertible between the platforms at set exchange rates.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 13 May
Kenya Airways resumes Dubai flights after two-month suspension
Kenya Airways announced the resumption of daily flights between Nairobi and Dubai starting May 14, 2026, after suspending the route in late February following regional airspace closures caused by US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 12 May
Financial Times ranks Turaco second fastest-growing Kenyan company
Microinsurance and technology company Turaco has been recognised by the Financial Times among Africa's Fastest Growing Companies for the second time, ranking second in Kenya and 29th overall on the continent. Turaco's revenue grew fivefold over the three-year assessment period, rising from KSh189 million to KSh963 million, and the company currently insures more than five million people across six African markets.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways, Rubis develop Africa's first SAF refinery
Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel refinery on the African continent, based in Nairobi near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with an estimated investment of between €60 million and €70 million (Sh9 billion and Sh10.6 billion) and a production capacity of 32,000 tonnes.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 10 May
Kenya Airways plane grounded after bird strike in Cape Town
Kenya Airways announced flight disruptions after one of its planes experienced a bird strike upon landing in Cape Town on Saturday. The aircraft landed safely but was declared Aircraft on Ground following significant damage to the radome, with the airline working to resume service to Nairobi within 24 hours.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fog disrupts Kenya Airways flights, diverts two to Tanzania
Two Kenya Airways flights from Lilongwe and Harare were diverted to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania on Sunday morning due to thick fog reducing visibility at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, though both aircraft returned safely to Nairobi after weather conditions improved.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 30 April
Kenyan marathon runner Sawe breaks sub-two-hour barrier in London
Sebastian Sawe, 31, from Nandi County, became the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an official race, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. He returned to Kenya to a hero's welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday night.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 28 April
Final Kenyan police contingent returns from Haiti after 22 months
The last group of Kenyan police officers deployed under a UN-mandated security mission in Haiti has returned home, concluding Kenya's nearly two-year overseas deployment. Former National Security Advisor Monica Juma praised the officers for their service and said they had helped stabilize Haiti and earned Kenya recognition internationally.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Monday 27 April
Corporate Kenya not sufficiently backing sports investments
Kenya faces a significant sporting decade ahead—hosting Afcon 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania, seeing the final state-funded Safari Rally, and returning the Harambee Starlets to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after nine years—but corporate sector backing remains largely absent from these efforts.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →