Two Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers were arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly demanding a KES 120,000 bribe from a traveler in exchange for the release of confiscated goods. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) apprehended Mutava Lawrence and Timothy Momanyi, both deployed as customs officers at the airport, during a sting…
A fire broke out on the grasslands surrounding Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), prompting a swift response from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and emergency teams. KAA confirmed that the incident is under control, with firefighting teams from the KAA Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting Service, the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), and the Nairobi County…
Standing(From the Left) Mr. Julius Migos Ogamba Cabinet Secretary Ministry Of Education, Allan Kilavuka Group MD & CEO Kenya Airways, Prof Julie Hall – London Metropolitan VC and Dr Dusty Alahakoon – Faculty London Met Kenya Airways (KQ) has taken a major step towards revolutionizing aviation education in Kenya through a strategic partnership with London…
His Excellency Philemon Yang, President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), visited Equity Group for high-level discussions on youth innovation, digital technology, and sustainable development. H.E. Yang, a former Prime Minister of Cameroon, reiterated his commitment to bridging the digital divide and leveraging technology to address global development challenges. His visit to Equity aligns…
The family of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati, who passed away on Thursday night, has stated that the cause of his death remains unknown. Speaking to the media outside Lee Funeral Home, family spokesperson Eric Nyongesa Wafula revealed that a meeting will be held on Friday evening to deliberate on…
Kenya Airways Cargo (KQ Cargo) has been named the Highly Acclaimed African Air Cargo Airline of the Year at the Air Cargo Africa Conference 2025, reinforcing its industry leadership and dedication to excellence in cargo operations across the continent. The prestigious award, determined through an extensive online voting process by readers of STAT Trade Times,…
By Sharon Atieno Kenya Airways (KQ) has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800, increasing its total number of aircraft to 35. The new plane, which has a capacity of 170 seats, is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy aimed at increasing capacity, enhancing operational efficiency, and meeting the growing…
Group Managing Director ML Sharma speaking during a press briefing. By Sharon Atieno Rainbow Agrosciences has convened a conference with its Business Partners, bringing together business leaders, distributors and farmers from across the region to address pressing challenges in agriculture. Under the theme Kenya and Partner Nations’ Agricultural Sector, the conference underscored the company’s commitment…
His Excellency President William Ruto has presided over the signing of contracts worth KES 10 billion for the implementation of solar electrification projects across 14 counties to enhance electricity access in remote and rural parts of Northern Kenya, powering the growth of enterprises and expansion of economic opportunities in the underserved regions. The initiative, financed…
Eng Dr. Laban Kiplagat (center),German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development ,Senior Policy Officer Theresa Herbold (R) and Gender Unit at the State Department for Agriculture Elizabeth Yegon (L) during a press briefing By Sharon Atieno The State Department for Agriculture in partnership with German government through GIZ has hosted a high – level…
