Politicians Likely To Suffer Huge Blow as Military Takes Over Control of Popular Airport
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced a temporary closure of the Wilson Airport on Thursday, July 28 and Friday, August 5. It has been confirmed that flights arriving and departing from the airport will be affected. The airport control will be under the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for at least six hours on specified days.
Wilson Airport Closed, New Details Emerge
Domestic carriers operating from Wilson Airport in Nairobi have rescheduled their flights on Thursday, July 28 and Friday, August 5 to allow for a military event near the airport’s airspace. Flights coming in and departing from the airport will be affected by the six-hour closure, which will take place from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on both days, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
KCAA Lists The Only Approved Organizations To Offer Aviation Trainings, See Details.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, the body mandated with planning, developing, management, regulation and operation of a safe, economically sustainable and efficient civil aviation system in Kenya has listed the only organisations which have been approved to offer Aviation trainings. In a notice published on a local newspaper, the Authority listed only 24 organisations as those authorised.
Wilson Airport To Be Closed On Saturday 28 May As KDF Activity Takes Shape
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority,KCAA has announced abrupt closure of the Wilson Airport and will affect the planes that will be departing and arriving at the airport on Saturday of 28th May 2022. The authority has announced that the airport will be closed from 7am to 2pm of the stated date.
Cost Of Hiring A Chopper Per Day Vis-a-vis Buying As Aspirants Take The Battle To The Skies.
The battle for various seats in the the upcoming general election has gathered maximum momentum as various aspirants make huge investments for the ultimate prize. The desire to increase presence in every region where there are potential voters has birthed the idea of using expensive helicopters which have made movement very Easy.
State Kicks Off Plan To Ban Use of Helicopters During Campaigns Issuing Tough Conditions
The state has kicked off plans to ban the use of Helicopters during this year's campaign season issuing tough conditions. According to a letter released by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, they have informed those who manage and operate private helicopters should be on the watch out during this campaign season not to break any law guarding the use and the rule on the landing of helicopters as new details emerge.
Uhuru makes a high profile visit to Lang'ata Barracks
President Uhuru Kenyatta has today made a high profile visit to Lang'ata Barracks according to State House Kenya official communications. President's visit comes when the KCAA has early today suspendend domestic flights at Wilson Airport due to military activities and operations within the same Lang'ata Barracks. Official reports show that the commander in chief of the Kenyan armed forces is scheduled to preside over the launch of new Kenya Defence Forces Ulinzi Sports Complex in which he had commissioned its official construction in October 2020.
KeNHA Clears The Air on Alleged Ksh 76,000 Monthly Job Opportunities Advertisement
Image: Courtesy The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has cautioned Kenyans against the ongoing scam purporting to offer employment opportunities to Kenyans with monthly salary up to Sh76,000. In the statement, KeNHA noted that official notices about vacancies are only published in local dailies and on the agency's website.
SC Murkomen Reveals The Government's Plan To Help Kenya Airways Rise Again
One of the companies that have been having issues that risk their collapse is Kenya Airways. The recent pilot's strike also played a major role in making the company get losses instead of profit. However, Transport and Infrastructure cabinet secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed plans by the government to make KQ go back to being the pride of Africa.According to him, the government is working to revamp the aviation industry by investing in the expansion of airports and opening new routes to domestic transport.
KCAA Announces New Guidelines for Travellers Arriving in Kenya
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has reinstated some of the health requirements curbing the spread of Covid-19 and introduced charges for travellers arriving in the country. According to a statement shared by Kenya High Commission in London on Friday, September 16, all passengers above the age of 12 without proof of vaccination or a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test will be subjected to a rapid antigen test at their own cost.
List Of 5 Requirements Govt Of Kenyan Checks Before Approving A Plane To Take Off
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) conducts required inspections to assess an aircraft's airworthiness prior to approving it for takeoff. The inspections are essential for the safety of both passengers and crew members. Worldwide, airworthiness certificates vary however in Kenya even people who own private aircraft are required to have a certificate from the KCAA before flying.
KeNHa Clears the Air on Alleged Ksh 76000 Monthly Job Opportunities Advertisement.
Image: Courtesy The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has cautioned Kenyans against the ongoing scam purporting to offer employment opportunities to Kenyans with monthly salary up to Sh76,000. In the statement, KeNHA noted that official notices about vacancies are only published in local dailies and on the agency's website.
Why Man Who Hanged On Munya's Chopper Has Been Arrested
The man who hanged on agriculture cabinet secretary peter munya's helicopter in Meru on Wednesday has been arrested. The incident took place in kiegoi market after Munya held a public rally on the grounds, when the man hung precariously on the landing skid just as the chopper was prepared to take off.
KCAA has announced a temporary closure of the Wilson Airport for 6 Hours
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced a temporary closure of the Wilson Airport that would affect flights arriving and departing from the airport on Thursday, July 28 and Friday, August 5. KCAA's communications manager, Salim Bakari, confirmed that the airport would be closed to pave way for military operations.
Breaking: Wilson Airport To Be Temporary Closed, Check Out The Reason
Wilson airport which is situated in Nairobi and the largest domestic airport in Kenya has been forved to reschedule their travelling or movement. According to the report by the Nation on their favebook page, they stated that the airport will be closed temporarily due to military even which is yet to take place close to the said airport.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Sends Strong Warning
Today at Nairobi ,the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has warned that it will withdraw all licenses and impose hefty fines to helicopter operators who will be found endangering lives of people in public rallies. The agency's Director General Gilbert Kibe issued this warning to the helicopter operators expecialy those with private helicopters following what he described as 'serious concerns in the manner'.
A man was arrested in Meru after being spotted hanging on CS Munya's chopper
On Wednesday Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Peter Munya in Igembe south, Meru county, a man was spotted hanging onto landing of a helicopter that was ferrying the CS. The CS held a successful public rally at Kiegoi market ground where the incident occurred. This took place on the landing skit just as the helicopter ready to take off.
SC Murkomen reveals how the government is trying to make Kenya Airways recover
Kenya Airways is one of the businesses that has been experiencing problems that could lead to its demise. The recent pilot strike was a significant factor in the corporation suffering losses as opposed to profits. Kipchumba Murkomen, the cabinet secretary for transport and infrastructure, has disclosed the government's ambitions to restore KQ to its former status as the pride of Africa.
Wilson Airport Airspace To Be Closed Temporarily On Saturday, Here Is The Reason Why.
Wilson Airport Airspace To Be Closed Temporarily On Saturday, Here Is The Reason Why. Wilson Airport airspace will be temporarily closed on Saturday and this is in an announcement by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). This will affect flights that are arriving and even departing to and from the facility on Saturday.
Kenya Suprises The World With Historic World Airport Security
Kenya has left a mark on the world in the worldwide air terminal positioning after it scored 91% in a review done by United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In an explanation dated Saturday, July 30, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) expressed that the 91.77 score was the best grade at any point kept in Eastern and Central Africa.