Kenya Airways — airline operating flights within and from Kenya, currently facing engine shortages, fuel surges, and aircraft maintenance issues affecting operations.
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… 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. …
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… 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. …
Final Kenyan Police Contingent Returns Home as Haiti Mission Concludes After 22 MonthsThe Standard
… KCB, Safaricom, Kenya Airways and SportPesa have lined up behind various tiers, all of which are welcome contributions. …
Corporate Kenya not doing enough to support sportsKenya Airways has issued a profit warning, citing a 72% surge in fuel costs following the war in the Middle East as a compounding challenge expected to hit its earnings this year.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways has issued a profit warning, citing a 72% surge in fuel costs following the war in the Middle East as a compounding challenge expected to hit its earnings this year.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways warns that grounded aircraft, high fuel costs, and global shortages of engines and spare parts continue to hinder the airline's financial recovery. Engine maintenance timelines have doubled to 120 days or more, reducing available seating and revenue capacity.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways flight KQ784 landed safely at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday afternoon but experienced a tyre burst during landing. The airline cancelled the return flight KQ785 to allow engineers to inspect and repair the aircraft, and said all passengers and crew disembarked safely.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
A Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced a tyre burst after safely landing at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The airline cancelled the return flight as engineers worked to repair the aircraft.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways cancelled its return flight KQ785 from Cape Town to Nairobi after Flight KQ784 experienced a tyre burst shortly after landing safely in South Africa on Monday. The airline said engineers and technical personnel are working to repair the aircraft, and passengers booked on the return service are being contacted directly.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of Kenya Airways pilot Kelvin Theuri Wachira, 33, who died from severe head injuries after an altercation at the Nairobi West Prison Mess in Lang'ata on July 19 and was later found unconscious near the facility entrance.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
A 51-year-old businessman allegedly abducted from Nairobi and deported to South Sudan holds both Kenyan and South Sudanese nationality, according to documents reviewed by The Standard. Amnesty International Kenya and activist Boniface Mwangi have raised concerns about his unlawful removal and current detention at a military facility in Juba.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →