Kenya Airways — national airline seeking turnaround funding and reviving grounded aircraft after reported losses, dealing with operational challenges including recent spoiler malfunctions.
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NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 6 – Kenya Airways has confirmed that one of its flights travelling from Nairobi to New York was forced to return to Nairobi after experiencing a technical malfunction while airborne over Chad. …
Kenya Airways Flight to New York Returns to Nairobi After Mid-Air Technical FaultCitizen Digital
KQ flight to New York turned back to Nairobi after spoiler malfunction By Roy Ouma July 06, 2026 09:08 (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. …
KQ flight to New York turned back to Nairobi after spoiler malfunctionCitizen Digital
KQ flight to New York turned back to Nairobi after spoiler malfunction By Roy Ouma July 06, 2026 09:08 (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. …
KQ flight to New York turned back to Nairobi after spoiler malfunctionThe Standard
… Partners supporting the initiative include Equity Bank, Kenya Airways, the Kenya Forest Service, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Defence and the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission. …
How forest restoration is rebuilding rural economies and livelihoodsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya,Jul 4- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has stepped up efforts to combat human trafficking by training Kenya Airways frontline staff to identify trafficking victims, preserve evidence and strengthen referrals for investigation and prosecutio …
ODPP Trains Kenya Airways Frontline Staff To Detect Human Trafficking At AirportsCapital News
… Matiang’i, a co-principal in the opposition alliance led by Kalonzo Musyoka, said the three merely crossed paths after checking in for separate Kenya Airways flights to Kisumu. …
Matiang’i dismisses claims of talks with Ruto allies after viral airport photosThe Standard
Ali Jelle Sampul from Mandera, who lived in Durban, shows his documents when he returned to Kenya at JKIA. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] A Kenya Airways aeroplane carrying 47 repatriated Kenyans landed at JKIA at around 10 pm from Johannesburg, South Africa (SA), on Wednesday ni …
'I was shot, my teeth clobbered out': Repatriated Kenyans arrive at JKIAThe Standard
Ali Jelle Sampul from Mandera, who lived in Durban, shows his documents when he returned to Kenya at JKIA. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] A Kenya Airways aeroplane carrying 47 repatriated Kenyans landed at JKIA at around 10 pm from Johannesburg, South Africa (SA), on Wednesday ni …
Of clobbered teeth and shots, repatriated Kenyans narrate SA's xenophobia ordealCapital News
… Mudavadi said the evacuation is being coordinated with the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria to ensure affected citizens are brought home safely and without incident. “So far, the government reports that 151 Kenyans have been flown back to Nairobi on Kenya Airways flights. …
Kenya evacuates 151 citizens from South Africa amid anti-migrant unrestThe Standard
… On June 30, three groups arrived on Kenya Airways flights, with 61 passengers landing at 5.00 pm, another 26 at 6.00 pm, and 17 at 10.00 pm. …
151 Kenyans evacuated from South AfricaKenya Airways flight KQ002D from Nairobi to New York experienced a spoiler malfunction while airborne over Chad and was diverted back to Nairobi on Saturday evening. The crew followed safety protocols before deciding to return the aircraft for technical assessment.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Airways flight KQ002D from Nairobi to New York experienced a spoiler malfunction while airborne over Chad and was diverted back to Nairobi on Saturday evening. The crew followed safety protocols before deciding to return the aircraft for technical assessment.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
A Kenya Airways flight to New York (KQ002D) was turned back to Nairobi on Sunday after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced a flight control spoiler malfunction while flying over Chad. The airline said the crew followed precautionary safety checks and returned for technical evaluation.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner headed to New York experienced a flight control spoiler malfunction while flying over Chad and returned to Nairobi on Sunday for technical evaluation. The airline stated that spoiler malfunctions cause increased drag and fuel consumption, and that the crew's decision to return followed standard safety procedures.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 15 billion tree-planting programme by 2032 is generating economic opportunities through seedling production, agroforestry, forest restoration services, eco-tourism, and beekeeping across counties. Land degradation currently affects approximately 38.8 million hectares and costs about $1.3 billion annually in losses, with restoration identified as a pathway for employment and livelihood creation in rural communities.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has trained 112 Kenya Airways frontline staff to identify trafficking victims, preserve evidence, and strengthen referrals for investigation and prosecution at Kenya's airports through a two-day capacity-building programme.
4 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i dismissed claims that he held political talks with Simba Arati and Junet Mohamed after photos of them together at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport went viral, saying the three merely crossed paths while checking in for separate Kenya Airways flights to Kisumu.
4 July 2026 · Capital News →
A Kenya Airways plane carrying 47 repatriated Kenyans landed at JKIA around 10 pm on Wednesday night from Johannesburg, South Africa. The returnees, including Ali Jelle Sampul from Mandera who had lived in Durban, had experienced hardship abroad.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenya Airways flight carrying 47 repatriated Kenyans landed at JKIA on Wednesday night from Johannesburg. The returnees narrate accounts of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, including violence and threats.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has evacuated 151 nationals from South Africa following attacks and intimidation targeting foreign nationals, with flights coordinated by the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria. More than 200 Kenyans are sheltering at the High Commission awaiting evacuation, while over 27,000 Kenyans live and work in South Africa.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenyan government has evacuated 151 nationals from South Africa following recent unrest, with 240 Kenyans registering for assistance at the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria. The government provided emergency support including hotel accommodation, food, and relief supplies, with further evacuations expected.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, airline disruption has evolved from an occasional operational challenge into a structural feature of global aviation, with factors like adverse weather, technical defects, congestion and crew limitations triggering chain reactions across networks. The article notes that while passenger demand has recovered strongly, the industry's capacity has struggled to keep pace due to aircraft manufacturer order backlogs and persistent supply chain constraints.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kenyan lawyer and opposition leader Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda at Entebbe International Airport and ordered to return to Nairobi. Karua, a senior counsel and former Justice Minister, had travelled with Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama to attend the bail hearing of Erias Lukwago, who represents opposition figure Kizza Besigye.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan lawyer and opposition leader Martha Karua was denied entry into Uganda and ordered to return to Nairobi upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport. She had travelled with Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama to attend a bail hearing for opposition figure Kizza Besigye's lawyer.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways is optimistic about returning to profitability after implementing several strategies, according to the airline's leadership.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Liberal Party has condemned Uganda's detention of People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua at Entebbe International Airport, calling it a political provocation and an affront to East African Community regional integration. The party demanded an immediate explanation from Uganda regarding Karua's whereabouts, condition, and legal basis for detention.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was deported from Uganda after immigration officials cited "security reasons," despite initial clearance at Entebbe International Airport. Karua, who had travelled to attend bail proceedings for jailed Ugandan lawyer Erias Lukwago and serves as lead counsel in a treason case against opposition leader Kizza Besigye, said she was declared persona non grata and placed on a return flight to Nairobi.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways plans to revive three grounded Boeing aircraft in July 2026 and is seeking $1.5 billion in fresh capital injection by March next year from investors, government support, and structured financing to fund turnaround plans and settle debt obligations. The airline cited geopolitics, fuel price volatility, and aircraft shortages as major challenges, and reported a Sh17.2 billion pre-tax loss in 2025.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has challenged African businesses to focus on trading within Africa rather than overseas, stating the continent is becoming a major frontier for trade and investment. Addressing a Kenya-South Africa Business Forum in Johannesburg alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Ruto said the two nations must lead in building integrated value chains under the African Continental Free Trade Area, noting bilateral trade between Kenya and South Africa reached about $680 million in 2025.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Finance Bill would remove VAT exemptions on aircraft goods, spare parts, and navigation equipment, which the source argues would treat aviation as a luxury or tax source rather than critical infrastructure for intra-African trade and connectivity.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways Chairman Kiprono Kittony announced the airline is pursuing short-term emergency funding and plans to leverage its PLC listing to attract investment, while also bidding to become a national airline for another country as part of its recovery strategy.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →