Category: Travel
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Kenya Airways (KQ) will from this month add more flights to London as it seeks to cash in on the rising demand. The national carrier said it will operate four flights weekly to Heathrow Airport, up from the current two. “We shall be adding flights to the UK to four a week with a possibility…
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A photo of United Kingdom and Kenya flags. /FIBRE2FASHION The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released a new travel advisory, urging British nationals to avoid specific regions in Kenya. In its notice on Thursday, September 18, the FCDO highlighted areas in eastern Kenya, particularly along the Somali border, as high-risk zones…
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Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi is a five-star luxury hotel strategically located along Chiromo Road, just a short 5-minute drive from Nairobi’s city centre and approximately 20 kilometres from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The hotel offers guests a blend of modern comfort and timeless elegance, with 200 beautifully designed rooms and suites spread across 10 floors.…
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Inside Sirai House. One of Kenya’s most expensive residence. PHOTO/Sirai House Nestled within the breathtaking Borana Conservancy in northern Kenya, Sirai House is one of the most expensive accommodations in Kenya. The house is a rare blend of wilderness adventure and refined luxury. It sits across a private 250-acre estate within the 32,000-acre Borana Conservancy,…
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Decoding travel advisories On September 18, 2025, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updated its official travel guidance for Kenya. The FCDO now advises against all travel to certain areas, including Mandera County, parts of Wajir and Garissa counties, and most of Lamu County. This advisory is based on a high threat…
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Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi Wetangula has splashed his millions into developing high end hospitality facilities in Bungoma town. These iconic hotels are newly built, and have become award winners in the Western and Nyanza Region. He owns Hunters Paradise Cottages, Hunters Paradise Tuuti and Wanangali Sports Lounge. Recently, Hunters Paradise Cottages emerged position one in…
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flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the launch of new flights to Nairobi International Airport (NBO) in Kenya, starting from 15 October 2025. The flights will operate from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) with a four-times-weekly service. In addition to the new service to the capital, flydubai will increase its operations to Mombasa to a…
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Several countries are on the UAE visa ban list for 2026. These include Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Sudan, and Uganda. While Nigeria has been mentioned in some reports, its status remains unconfirmed. The travel restrictions are typically linked to offences such as entering the UAE with fake visas, using forged documents, overstaying,…
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Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, and Libya are among those currently barred from applying for the visas. (Applydubaivisa.com) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a 2026 visa ban affecting nine African and European nations, barring their citizens from applying for tourist and work visas. According to an immigration circular, seen by The Eastleigh Voice, Uganda,…
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Ten aviation lessons for dummies (with a side of humor) So, you bought an aircraft? Cute. But unless you also have an Air Operator Certificate (AOC), all you have is a very expensive toy. Getting an AOC from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is like applying for a visa to Mars—it can take months, sometimes…