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Teresia Mbaika

Also known as: Aviation and Aerospace Development PS Teresia Mbaika · State Department for Aviation Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika · Aviation Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika

Aviation and Aerospace Development Principal Secretary pressed by MPs over delays in Wajir Airport expansion compensation.

2026-06-172026-09-25

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    … He reaffirmed KCAA’s commitment to effective safety and security oversight, efficient air navigation services and the continued development of civil aviation in Kenya.Principal Secretary, State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development Teresia Mbaika reaffirmed the govern …

    KCAA: Innovation and partnerships to shape Kenya's aviation future
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    MPs grill Aviation PS Mbaika over delayed expansion of Wajir Airport By Vincent Afande August 25, 2026 08:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Jehow a …

    MPs grill Aviation PS Mbaika over delayed expansion of Wajir Airport
  5. July 2026
  6. The Standard

    … The talks, chaired by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and attended by Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development Teresia Mbaika, resolved to address the issues through a series of negotiations over the next month.PS Mbaika said the parties had …

    Aviation workers suspend strike after deal with government
  7. Capital News

    … Aviation Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika commended the President for transforming Makueni County. …

    Mwengi Mutuse Leads Makueni Leaders Into UDA
  8. Capital News

    … Aviation Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika commended the President for transforming Makueni County. …

    Mwengi Mutuse Leads Makueni Leaders Into UDA
  9. Citizen Digital

    … State Department for Aviation Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika commended the President for transforming Makueni County. …

    President Ruto unveils Ksh.30B projects in Makueni, vows no region will be left behind
  10. Citizen Digital

    … State Department for Aviation Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika commended the President for transforming Makueni County. …

    President Ruto unveils Ksh.30B projects in Makueni, vows no region will be left behind
  11. The Standard

    … ent has been able to collect Sh350 billion, which can be used for commercially viable projects.Leaders who accompanied the President include Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika …

    Ruto says tribal politics derailing development
  12. June 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    … .2B JKIA expansion deal with Chinese firm By Moses Kinyanjui June 24, 2026 08:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (From Left) Transport CS Davis Chirchir, Aviation and Aerospace Development PS Teresia Mbaika …

    Kenya signs Ksh.154.2B JKIA expansion deal with Chinese firm
  14. Citizen Digital

    … .2B JKIA expansion deal with Chinese firm By Moses Kinyanjui June 24, 2026 08:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (From Left) Transport CS Davis Chirchir, Aviation and Aerospace Development PS Teresia Mbaika …

    Kenya signs Ksh.154.2B JKIA expansion deal with Chinese firm
Business

Kenya's aviation sector grows 5.1% on international passenger surge

The News

Commercial air passenger traffic in Kenya rose 5.1 per cent to 12.83 million passengers in 2025, driven by a 9.6 per cent increase in international arrivals to 7.28 million, while domestic passengers remained steady at 5.32 million. KCAA officials called for closer collaboration between regulators, industry players and stakeholders to sustain growth through improved safety, efficiency and innovation.

24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Kenya's aviation sector grows 5.1% on international passenger surge

    Commercial air passenger traffic in Kenya rose 5.1 per cent to 12.83 million passengers in 2025, driven by a 9.6 per cent increase in international arrivals to 7.28 million, while domestic passengers remained steady at 5.32 million. KCAA officials called for closer collaboration between regulators, industry players and stakeholders to sustain growth through improved safety, efficiency and innovation.

    24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. MPs question Aviation PS over stalled Wajir Airport expansion

    Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Jehow and other MPs have pressed Aviation and Aerospace Development Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika for answers on delays in compensating residents whose land was earmarked for Wajir Airport expansion, and demanded clarity on whether the government remains committed to the project.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

Friday 17 July

  1. Makueni leaders join UDA after State House development meeting

    President Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from Makueni County at State House and updated them on development projects including KSh15 billion for affordable housing, KSh2.7 billion for roads, and KSh10.6 billion for the Thwake Dam. The delegation, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, subsequently joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Makueni leaders join UDA during State House development meeting

    President William Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from Makueni County at State House and updated them on government investments in the county, including KSh15 billion for affordable housing, KSh2.7 billion for roads, and KSh10.6 billion for the Thwake Dam. The delegation, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, subsequently joined the United Democratic Alliance.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

  3. President Ruto unveils Ksh.30B development projects in Makueni

    President Ruto met with grassroots leaders from Makueni County and announced Ksh.30 billion in development projects, including Ksh.15 billion for affordable housing, markets, and student hostels, plus Ksh.2.7 billion for roads this financial year.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. President Ruto unveils Ksh.30B development projects in Makueni County

    President Ruto told a Makueni County delegation at State House that the Government is investing Ksh.15 billion in affordable housing, modern markets, and student hostels, plus Ksh.2.7 billion in roads this financial year, while pledging no region will be left behind in the country's transformation.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Ruto warns against tribal politics hindering Kenya's development

    President William Ruto told a congregation in Kitui that tribal politics and bad alliances have derailed the country's progress, assuring that no region will be left behind. He announced that Kenya has acquired Sh10.6 billion for the completion of Thwake Dam, set for commissioning in April 2027.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard →

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 →

  2. Kenya signs Ksh.154.2B JKIA expansion deal with CRBC

    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.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. CRBC wins Sh154.2 billion JKIA expansion contract

    China Road and Bridge Corporation has been awarded the contract to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for Sh154.2 billion. The project will include a new terminal and infrastructure upgrades to increase handling capacity, though it will not include a new runway.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Wilson Airport delayed upgrades, land constraints limit expansion

    Wilson Airport management cited delays in infrastructure projects as causing revenue loss and hampering capacity for passenger, cargo and aviation services. Land encroachment by private individuals holding the Wilson title deed is constraining expansion space and posing safety risks to aircraft operations.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard →

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