Kenya Airways will restore a grounded Dreamliner aircraft to active service on July 22, according to Group Managing Director Allan Kilavuka. The wide-body jet represents one of three aircraft that remained out of operation due to worldwide supply chain disruptions and engine component shortages. Fleet capacity will climb to 85 percent with this aircraft's return to regular passenger operations. The airline expects its second Dreamliner to resume flights by September 25, while the third aircraft will rejoin service by December 19. This restoration addresses significant capacity constraints that have affected the carrier since late 2024.
Kenya Airways plans to expand its narrow-body aircraft fleet during the fourth quarter of 2025 with...
Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi summoned the investigating officer overseeing Francis Gaitho's cybercrime prosecution during court proceedings on July 14, 2025. The magistrate ordered the officer's appearance and postponed the case until August 12, 2025. Gaitho faces accusations of disseminating false information through social media platforms. The influencer has repeatedly failed to attend scheduled court hearings. Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki previously issued an arrest warrant on June 30, 2025, after prosecutors requested judicial intervention.
Authorities first detained Gaitho during July 2024 Gen Z demonstrations on charges of spreading misleading content via X platform. Prosecutors allege he falsely claimed that...
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma maintains that authentic youth-led demonstrations concluded before June 25, 2024. Criminal elements have appropriated the Gen Z identity to legitimize destructive activities against government institutions. The original movement emerged from genuine civil society engagement with backing from religious institutions and media outlets. Kaluma distinguishes between the earlier legitimate activism and current street violence perpetrated by lawbreakers. He characterizes present demonstrators as individuals exploiting youth movement branding to mask illegal conduct.
The parliamentarian commended parents across Nyanza, Western, Rift Valley, North Eastern, Coast, and Eastern regions for preventing children from...
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressed opposition parties during a Sunday gathering in Kiambaa, characterizing political competition as a standard contest rather than grounds for hostility. Political adversaries must recognize that electoral defeats create opportunities for future participation while allowing victorious candidates to fulfill their mandate. The Deputy President emphasized that competing factions should view politics as an ideological battle where unsuccessful participants await subsequent chances to pursue leadership roles. He stressed that losing candidates should permit elected officials to serve constituents without interference. Kindiki maintained that democratic processes naturally provide regular intervals for...
Kenya's National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse plans to increase the minimum drinking age from 18 to 21 years. The Cabinet approved this measure on June 24 as part of the 2025 National Policy on Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse. Government officials designed the policy to combat rising substance abuse among young Kenyans. The new regulations will target alcohol access, marketing practices, and distribution networks nationwide. Authorities expect the changes to reduce youth exposure to alcoholic beverages significantly.
Public opinion remains divided on the proposed age restriction. Parents and educators generally support the measure, arguing that 18-year-olds lack sufficient maturity for responsible...
British authorities arrested a West Yorkshire woman at Gatwick Airport after she returned from Nigeria with an infant she claimed was her biological child. The woman had informed her doctor about a pregnancy before traveling to Africa, though medical tests revealed no pregnancy and indicated a tumor instead. She refused treatment and maintained that her previous pregnancies had been undetectable through scans. The suspect insisted her babies remained hidden during gestation periods that sometimes lasted thirty months. Immigration officials detained her upon arrival and separated the infant from the family unit.
DNA testing proved the woman and her husband shared no genetic connection with the child they brought from Nigeria. Court...
A legal petition has been submitted to compel authorities to locate Hussein Mohammed, the missing Deputy County Commissioner from Wajir. Attorney Danstan Omari announced the court filing during a press conference held outside Milimani Law Courts. The application demands that officials produce Hussein regardless of his current condition. Hussein disappeared on July 8, 2025, prompting his family to seek legal intervention. The missing official also managed operations at the local Huduma Centre.
Family members joined Omari at the courthouse as he detailed their unsuccessful search efforts. The relatives expressed frustration with the lack of communication from relevant government agencies. Hussein's brother Abdiwar Mohammed demanded...
Saudi Arabia claimed the top position worldwide as a travel destination in 2025, marking an unprecedented achievement for the kingdom. The nation recorded a remarkable 102 percent surge in international arrivals throughout the first quarter, far exceeding the global growth rate of 3 percent. This milestone marks the culmination of Vision 2030 initiatives aimed at diversifying the economy beyond oil revenues. The UN World Tourism Organization confirmed these figures in its May 2025 World Tourism Barometer report. Revenue from tourism reached historic levels, surpassing all previous records for the kingdom.
Makkah remains the most visited location within Saudi Arabia, attracting 9.4 million travelers during 2022 alone. Religious...
Hundreds of thousands of worshippers converged on Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple during the opening Monday of Shravan month. Devotees performed traditional water offerings and conducted prayers throughout the sacred city. Religious chants filled the air as temple authorities arranged ceremonial decorations and morning rituals. Pilgrims formed lengthy queues beginning Sunday evening and waited up to eight hours for temple access. The spiritual gathering transformed Varanasi into a center of intense religious devotion.
Security forces implemented comprehensive safety measures across the temple complex and surrounding areas. Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal deployed six Quick Response Teams alongside drone surveillance units and...
