Kenya Airports Authority in the news
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Tamtam found 18 recent articles about Kenya Airports Authority.
- Man sues KAA over corruption claims, irregular award of contracts at JKIA
A lawsuit alleges Kenya Airports Authority engaged in corrupt and irregular tendering for VIP guest services at JKIA.
- JKIA Overhaul Timelines Unveiled Including New Runway
JKIA is undergoing major upgrades including a new runway by 2027 and terminal by 2029 to boost capacity and regional connectivity, alongside expansions at regional airports.
- Kenya introduces an air ticket fee to strengthen its aviation and tourism ecosystem
Kenya introduced an air ticket levy to fund aviation and tourism institutions, coinciding with Kenya Airways' first profit in over a decade.
- Kenya Moves to Strengthen the Aviation Sector Amid Plans to Modernise Airports
Kenya increased air ticket levies to fund airport modernization, aviation safety, and tourism development, aiming for a more competitive and sustainable aviation sector.
- JKIA temporarily closes airspace amid infiltration by Odinga’s supporters
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport airspace was temporarily closed to enhance security during the arrival of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's remains amid large crowds.
- Four killed in Kenya as security forces disperse crowd viewing the body of deceased ex-PM Odinga
Four killed and many injured in Nairobi as security forces disperse crowds viewing former PM Raila Odinga's body, causing flight suspensions at Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
- Jkia reopens after closure due to Odinga’s mourners infiltration
JKIA was briefly closed due to mourners' infiltration but has since reopened with normal operations restored.
- KAA announces temporary airspace closure at JKIA
Kenya Airports Authority will close JKIA airspace for two hours on October 16 to conduct enhanced security screening after the arrival of Raila Odinga's remains.
- Normal operations resume at JKIA after temporary closure
JKIA temporarily closed due to security concerns during the arrival of Raila Odinga's remains but has now resumed normal operations with safety measures in place.
- KAA orders 2hr shutdown of JKIA airspace to allow security re-screening after breach by Raila supporters
Kenya Airports Authority temporarily shut JKIA airspace for 2 hours to enhance security after supporters breached protocols during Raila Odinga's remains arrival.
- Operations at JKIA suspended after security breach
JKIA was closed for two hours due to a security breach caused by mourners accessing restricted areas during the arrival of Raila Odinga's body, disrupting flights and requiring enhanced security measures.
- Operations at JKIA suspended after security breach
JKIA was closed for two hours due to a security breach caused by mourners accessing restricted areas during the arrival of Raila Odinga's body, disrupting flights and requiring enhanced security measures.
- JKIA resumes normal operations after temporary closure
JKIA temporarily closed to facilitate the arrival of Raila Odinga's remains but has now resumed normal operations with public viewing moved to Kasarani Stadium.
- Airport audit highlights shortfalls at NBO
An IATA audit found safety and infrastructure issues at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta Airport, risking certification and large aircraft operations, but Kenya Airports Authority is addressing them.
- Taxpayers face Sh243m legal bill over scrapped Adani JKIA deal
Kenya faces a Sh243.2 million legal bill after scrapping the Adani Group's JKIA privatization deal.
- KAA to pay law firm over Sh200mn for Adani court cases
Kenya Airports Authority will pay over Sh200 million to a law firm for handling multiple court cases against Adani's disputed JKIA management plan.
- The problem with JKIA: Audit exposes 10 airport safety crisis points
An IATA audit exposes critical safety and infrastructure deficiencies at JKIA, risking operational downgrades and international connectivity, amid management disputes and ongoing modernization efforts.
- Aviation workers, KAA given until Thursday to resolve dispute
Kenya Aviation Workers Union and Kenya Airports Authority have until October 9, 2025, to resolve labor disputes or face a strike.
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