Category: Travel
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A tragic aviation accident occurred on Wednesday night involving a US passenger plane and a military helicopter over Washington, DC. The incident resulted in the plane, which was carrying 64 individuals, crashing into the frigid waters of the Potomac River. This collision prompted an extensive emergency response and led to the grounding of all flights…
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Uber Safari enables customers book three-hour day or night safaris to the Nairobi National Park. | PHOTO: Uber/Handout Uber has introduced a new service that lets customers book guided safari trips to Nairobi National Park directly through its app. Dubbed Uber Safari, the service enables riders to reserve a three-hour day or night safari 2…
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Starting in 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will suspend the issuance of tourist and work visas to Ugandan nationals, in a move that is expected to disrupt travel and employment opportunities for thousands of Ugandans. The directive, communicated through an immigration circular, is said to be temporary but will apply indefinitely until further notice.…
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We are currently recruiting Reservations and Ticketing Agent for Nairobi, Kenya. In this role you are expected to provide a full service-oriented professional reservations and ticketing service to all customers and travel businesses either through telephone calls or in person meetings in order to achieve optimal customer satisfaction and achieve annual budget revenue targets. Key accountabilities Be…
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Photo of a fleet of private planes. /DUBAI SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Private planes have long been a symbol of wealth and exclusivity, offering flexibility and convenience unmatched by commercial airlines. In Kenya, however, the reality of private aviation goes far beyond the luxury image. Owning a plane comes with a financial commitment that stretches from…
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Wildlife in northern Kenya. Photo/Kenya Tourism Board Kenya remains one of Africa’s premier travel hotspots known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and extraordinary wildlife experiences. From the savannahs of Maasai Mara, the Great Migration wonder, tranquil lakes, and snow-capped mountain to white sandy beaches and ancient towns, Kenya’s destinations offer a diverse range…
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Kenya’s passport has suffered a setback in global rankings, falling to 69th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. Holders of the travel document can now enter 71 countries without a visa, a drop from 76 destinations in the previous year. The latest list places Kenya on the same tier as The Gambia, reversing gains…
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Nairobi has been named Africa’s leading business travel destination at this year’s 26th Annual World Travel Award (WTA). The Kenyan capital emerged the winner after beating other popular African cities including Cairo (Egypt), Lagos (Nigeria), Accra (Ghana), and South Africa’s Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Nairobi scooped the top award for the second time…
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Recent shifts in immigration patterns within the United Kingdom have been notably influenced by new student visa regulations, as highlighted by data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In the period from June 2023 to June 2024, the UK welcomed approximately 1.2 million immigrants, with a significant 86% classified as non-EU nationals, 10% from…
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National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has contracted a British aviation company to investigate an incident where two planes collided at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) earlier this year. KQ will reportedly pay Aviation and Aeroscope Consulting Services (ICF) Sh25 million to probe the collision involving two Embraer jets in February this year, Business Daily reported. ICF…