(NAIROBI, KENYA) - Questions over missing records at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) have deepened a dispute over recruitment of the state agency’s next director general, with the High Court noting that the matters raised require a full hearing. The court noted that the petitioners had complained that KCAA had not produced Board minutes, a resolution, meeting agenda or attendance records to substantiate claims that the decision to begin recruitment of the director general was made when the Board had enough members present to make binding legal decisions.

(NAIROBI, KENYA) - Kenya has called for stronger regional integration and faster modernisation of aviation infrastructure as it hosts the 10th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Nairobi. The two day summit opened at the Sarit Expo Centre, bringing together aviation leaders, policymakers, regulators and industry players from Africa and beyond. It is hosted by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) under the theme, “Breaking the Mould: Finding Solutions to the Key Challenges Hindering Africa’s Aviation Industry.”

Ein Bummelstreik am Flughafen Nairobi führt zu Verspätungen. KAWU nennt Konflikte mit KCAA, KAA und Jambojet als Gründe.

(Posted 28th August 2026)     The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is pressing aviation training organisations based at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to relocate to less congested facilities, in a mov...

Seven tourists have been killed after a helicopter crashed in Kenya's Samburu County this morning. The aircraft came down near the foothills of Mount Ololokwe, a peak sacred to the Samburu people that rises to approximately 2,000 metres above sea level. ### It has been identified by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) as a Eurocopter EC130 B4, Footage circulating on social media showed thick black smoke rising from the base of the mountain at the crash site. ### TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say ### The incident occurred at 9.13am local time (7:13am BST) after the helicopter departed from the Loisaba wildlife reserve. The aircraft, bearing registration 5Y-GYM, had been travelling towards the Ewaso Nyiro River, which passes through the Samburu National Reserve. Local safari operator Tropic Air was running the flight, according to Kenyan media reports. The KCAA said it was "coordinating with the relevant agencies and stakeholders in response to the accident". ### ### ### It offered its "deepest condolences to the families of the victims following this tragic incident". The authority's spokesman refused to disclose passenger numbers or confirm whether tourists were aboard. Police had initially said seven people were aboard the helicopter, although their nationalities have not been confirmed. Luxury tour operator &Beyond confirmed the aircraft had been carrying its guests, without specifying an exact number. ### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS * Briton suffering with dementia faces 'inhumane' deportation after being ordered to leave care home * British newlyweds killed on honeymoon as helicopter crashes on Greek island * Swedish police descend on school after 'loud bangs' heard amid shooting ### ### Witnesses described the helicopter going down in a deep, hard-to-reach area of the mountain. One witness said: "Right there, there is a helicopter that has fallen. It is quite deep and far, but do send urgent help so that people can be rescued." Samburu County has grown into a popular tourist destination, renowned for its striking landscapes and safari experiences. Kenya's Ministry of Roads and Transport has assigned its Air Accident Investigation Department to lead the inquiry into the cause of the crash. ### ### ### ### The Kenya Red Cross confirmed response operations were ongoing as part of a multi-agency effort to reach the site. The country has experienced a series of fatal helicopter incidents in recent years. Earlier this year, six people died, including a Member of Parliament, when a helicopter went down in a hilly region of western Kenya. In 2024, Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, was among nine people killed after a helicopter caught fire and crashed shortly after take-off. ### **Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**

(Posted 19th August 2026)   Kenya Civil Aviation has now provided an update on the helicopter crash earlier today in Samburu County.. The number of those on board were given as 7, one more than earlie...

A helicopter has crashed in central Kenya at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu county, killing all six people on board, air accident officials have told the BBC. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department said the identities of those on board were yet to be confirmed. Local media is reporting that the helicopter was carrying tourists. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the accident happened at approximately 09:13 local time (06:13 GMT).

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has doubled the period of validity of aircraft certificates of airworthiness from one year to two years, citing a shortage of safety...

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The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has retendered for an Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with