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KQ enters cargo pact with horticulture exporters
By Kepha Muiruri,
1637, January 18, 2021 (EAT)
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has entered a pact with local horticulture exporters to enhance the capacity of fresh produce carried on its fligh...
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COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray
By Reuters,
1705, January 16, 2021 (EAT)
The build-up to next month’s Australian Open was thrown into disarray on Saturday when 47 players were forced into two weeks of strict hotel quarant...
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U.S. to require negative COVID-19 tests for arriving international air passengers
By Reuters,
1217, January 13, 2021 (EAT)
Under the rules taking effect Jan. 26, nearly all travelers including U.S. citizens must show a negative test within three days of departure or docume...
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Murray pulls out of ATP event
By Agencies,
1101, January 1, 2021 (EAT)
Britain's former world number one Andy Murray has pulled out of next week's ATP event in Delray Beach - but not because of injury concerns. Murray ...
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UK to hold emergency meeting over new coronavirus variant
By CNN,
1816, December 21, 2020 (EAT)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to chair an emergency meeting with ministers Monday, as governments around the world step up efforts ...
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Despite Somalia severing ties, Kenya says it won’t expel Somalis
By VOA,
1007, December 17, 2020 (EAT)
In the wake of Somalia's announcement this week that it is severing diplomatic ties with Kenya, the government says it will not expel Somali diplomats...
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Kenya to open consulate in Hargeisa next year, Uhuru and Somaliland President Muse Bihi agree
By Ian Omondi,
1622, December 15, 2020 (EAT)
Kenya is set to open a Consulate in Hargeisa by the end of March 2021, President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Somaliland counterpart Muse Bihi Abdi have agr...
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Man fined Ksh.389K for breaking quarantine rules for 8 seconds
By CNN,
1013, December 8, 2020 (EAT)
Taiwanese authorities have slapped a $3,500 (Ksh.389,795) fine on a man who broke quarantine regulations for just eight seconds. The man, a migrant...
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Kenya Airways resumes direct U.S. flights
By Kepha Muiruri,
1735, November 30, 2020 (EAT)
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has resumed direct flights to the United States effective Sunday ending a near-11-month hiatus. The carrier had...
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Kenya Airways begins direct cargo flights from Mombasa to UAE
By Citizen Reporter,
1225, November 26, 2020 (EAT)
National Flag carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has started direct cargo flights from Mombasa. KQ Cargo will initially run one weekly flight from Mombasa ...
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‘Corona ikianza tulikuwa na kazi, lakini sasa hatuna’: Why Albert Otieno and Beatrice Mbendo now depend on social protection
By Rachel Ombaka,
1531, November 19, 2020 (EAT)
Albert Otieno, 32, lives with his mother, two children and a cousin in Kayole, one of Nairobi County's most densely populated estates. Also Read: T...
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KQ delays US route return on flight cancellations
By Kepha Muiruri,
1638, October 31, 2020 (EAT)
National carrier Kenya Airways has pushed back the return of direct US flights which was scheduled for Saturday to November 29. In a notice publish...
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KQ pilots accuse management of sabotage
By Kepha Muiruri,
1603, October 31, 2020 (EAT)
Kenya Airways (KQ) pilots represented by the Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) have accused the carrier’s management of sabotaging recovery e...
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KQ expands partnership with Delta Air Lines ahead of US flights return
By Kepha Muiruri,
1517, October 14, 2020 (EAT)
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its code share partnership with the US Delta Air Lines as it warms up to the return of New York direc...
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In tackling COVID-19, Africa gives world lesson
By VOA,
1904, October 8, 2020 (EAT)
Africa's response to COVID-19 has gained global recognition for its fast and targeted action. The Africa Centres for Disease Control has helped dir...
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Lufthansa launches direct flights to Mombasa
By Kepha Muiruri,
2358, October 12, 2020 (EAT)
German based carrier Lufthansa has indicated plans to launch direct flights to Mombasa as the airline seeks to strengthen its footprint in East Africa...
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Jambojet launches charter flights in move to supplement operations
By Kepha Muiruri,
1445, September 15, 2020 (EAT)
Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has launched non-scheduled/charter flights in a move to diversify revenue streams following the advent of the COVID...
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Diaz: Employees still integral to businesses amidst COVID-19 pandemic
By Guest Writer,
2027, September 8, 2020 (EAT)
When the government implemented strict measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic including the partial closure of the economy, job losses became a pre...
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Case challenging KQ lay-off plans for employees to be settled out of court
By Citizen Reporter,
1510, August 31, 2020 (EAT)
A case filed by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) to challenge the KQ lay-off plans for its employees will be settled out of court. Lady Just...
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Japanese company is first to successfully test a flying car with a driver
By CNN,
831, August 30, 2020 (EAT)
A Japanese company has announced the successful test drive of a flying car. Sky Drive Inc. conducted the public demonstration on August 25, the com...
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