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Kenya Airways flights delayed at JKIA as air traffic control challenges persist

Kenya Airways has warned passengers of continued flight delays at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following ongoing air traffic control challenges affecting flights into and out of the country’s main aviation hub. In an update issued on Sunday, the national carrier said only 30 per cent of its scheduled flights had departed by 2pm, with…

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Mashujaa Day: Three counties turn celebrations into sports, technology and business showcase

  This year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will be more than a one-day national ceremony, with Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu preparing a week-long programme combining sport, technology, culture and business. Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination Dennis Itumbi said the three counties will host activities designed to create opportunities for residents while…

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Kiprop Eyes Back-to-Back Betika Uasin Gishu Half Marathon Title as 1,000 Athletes Set for Eldoret Race

More than 1,000 athletes are expected to participate in the fourth edition of the Betika Uasin Gishu Half Marathon in Eldoret on Sunday, underscoring the growing commercial and sporting significance of road races in Kenya’s athletics hub. Defending champion Robert Kiprop will lead the elite men’s field as he seeks to retain the title he…

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Uganda’s U20 team departs for Oregon after high-altitude camp in Kenya

  Coach Immaculate Chemutai said Team Uganda has completed its high-altitude training camp in Kaptagat, Kenya, and departed for Oregon ahead of the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships. In a post on Facebook, Chemutai described the training camp as a memorable experience, thanking God for the team’s safety, guidance and good health during their stay….

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Government Cracks Down on Fraudulent Labour Recruitment Agencies, 390 Cases Under Investigation

The government has intensified its crackdown on fraudulent labour recruitment agencies and individuals involved in illegal labour mobility, with 390 cases currently under investigation, Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Alfred Mutua has announced. Speaking during a press briefing, CS Mutua said the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, in collaboration with the Attorney…

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Bomas convention complex on track for April 2026 completion

Construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex is progressing well, with works ongoing around the clock to ensure completion by April 2026. The project currently employs up to 3,000 workers daily, highlighting the government’s push to fast-track key infrastructure projects while creating jobs. Once completed, the ultra-modern facility is expected to meet global conference standards,…

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Sakaja Steps Up City Upgrade as Streetlights, Pavements Get Facelift

Nairobi City The Nairobi City County Government has intensified its urban renewal programme, with reinstated street lighting and upgraded pavements forming the latest phase of Governor Johnson Sakaja’s beautification agenda. The works, currently underway across major corridors including the CBD, Kileleshwa, Eastlands and Westlands, are designed to enhance security, improve pedestrian mobility and restore the…

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