Category: Travel
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10 clear signs Kenya Airways is turning the corner After years of turbulence, Kenya Airways (KQ) is regaining altitude — and credibility. Its first full-year profit in over a decade, marks more than a financial milestone. It signals a disciplined, strategy-driven shift in how the national carrier operates. Below are ten key indicators that KQ…
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Nicanor Sabula, Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) CEO Flying between Africa’s major cities remains a frustrating experience for millions of travellers. Despite being home to over a billion people across a landmass three times larger than Europe, the continent’s air transport network remains fragmented and inefficient. The statistics paint a stark picture of Africa’s…
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The Maboko Island Resort, also known as Camp Tom Island, is one of the popular places in Kisumu, known for its beautiful scenery and unique culture. The island, which sits on 5 acres of land in Lake Victoria, just a few kilometers from Kisumu city, is valued at over Sh500 Million It features a resort…
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Kisumu, Kenya – August 12, 2025 – Authorities at Kisumu International Airport are investigating the sudden death of a 69-year-old female passenger who collapsed while checking in for a flight to Nairobi. The incident occurred on August 7, 2025, as the woman went through the screening point before boarding her scheduled flight to Nairobi. According…
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One year ago, on August 1, 2024, the Foreign Travel Information Management System (FOTIMS) became operational, marking a major step in streamlining official foreign travel across Kenya’s public sector. Since then, FOTIMS has redefined how government air travel is conceptualized, approved, executed, and monitored. By centralizing previously fragmented processes, the system has sought to improve…
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Qatar Airways has announced temporary suspension of its flights following the closure of its airspace by the Qatar government. The announcement by the Qatari government follows recent missile attacks by Iran targeting military bases of the United States of America. “As a result of the closure of air traffic movement in the State of Qatar,…
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A photo of Kenyan passports One of the most common reasons for passport application denial in Kenya is having names on your national ID and birth certificate that do not match exactly. This could be as simple as a missing middle name, different order of names, or a spelling variation caused by typing errors during…
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This is hilarious though. Vaping is so dangerous coz of how subtle it can seem. Not sure which airline I flew earlier this year which had as part of their pre-flight announcement video, hilariously reminded passengers that the smoke detectors can also alert crew in case someone tries to vape in the lavatory.
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Na utakuta Governor ametumia tens of millions on premium class cabins, deluxe accommodation and high cost hospitals all billable to the County Government. Money that could make a difference to all residents of Nakuru. Do the ruling class think of themselves as special and the Commoners as Children of a lesser god? All this while,…
