NEMA blamed for shoddy job over SGR Environmental Study
KENYA’S NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY CALLED A ‘GOVERNMENT STOOGE’ (Posted 07th January 2017) Kenya’s conservation fraternity is trying to come to terms with what has been described as NEMA’s worst decision yet, when the organization bent over and gave the thumbs up for the Kenyan government’s plan to cut the Nairobi National Park in half. […]
Aviation regulators now investigate festive season mess
JAMBOJET UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT FOR TRAVEL CHAOS OVER THE HOLIDAYS (Posted 02nd January 2017) As reported here were hundreds of Jambojet passengers stranded at airports over the festive season, when their flights were delayed, cancelled or else landed travelers at the wrong airports, like Malindi instead of Lamu and Mombasa instead of Ukunda. (https://atcnews.org/2016/12/30/jambojet-delays-and-flight-cancellations-strand-thousands/) The […]
An outlook on East Africa’s aviation industry for 2017
AVIATION PROSPECTS IN EAST AFRICA FOR 2017 (By Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome) East Africa’s aviation scene in 2016 – and looking ahead into the next year – has rarely been so diverse, so challenging and so confusing for uninformed onlookers than is the case right now. Burundi Problems in the national economy of one […]
Jambojet delays and flight cancellations strand thousands
LOW COST AIRLINE BLASTED FOR LOW PERFORMANCE (Posted 30th December 2016) ‘They should be sued for the damage they caused to our travel plans‘ ranted a regular contributor of information from Kenya, who had been booked to travel to Lamu on Jambojet but was offloaded at Malindi’s Airport and left to fend for himself and […]
Santa brings Safarilink a new Dash 8
ADDITIONAL DASH 8 BOOSTS SAFARILINK’S CAPACITY (Posted 23rd December 2016) In time for the peak travel season in Kenya has Safarilink earlier today taken delivery of a new DHC Dash 8-315 aircraft, boosting their fleet even further after added deliveries of Cessna Grand Caravan’s throughout the year. The new bird will be adding much needed […]
More ferry failures heap more misery on tourists and commuters at Likoni
FERRY FAILURES A SHARP REMINDER OF HOW TALK DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE ACTION (Posted 16th December 2016) ‘We are tired of the rhetoric of the ferry management. They should learn to back up their utterances with concrete action because these constant breakdowns of ferries at Likoni are no longer acceptable‘ ranted a regular Mombasa based source […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts about travel trends in 2017
Enjoy the latest contribution by Lillian Gaitho, taking aim at what to expect next year Staying Relevant: #7 Travel and Tourism Trends to Watch Out For in 2017 From the advent of bleisure and braggies to the constitution of travel as a human right by the UNWTO, 2016 has been and still is a remarkable […]
November 2016 update from the Northern Rangelands Trust.
News from the Northern Rangelands Trust Your monthly update from NRT WILD FRONTIERS San Diego Zoo to the Rescue San Diego Zoo has stepped in to provide emergency drought response support for wildlife in the Ishaqbini Hirola Sanctuary – but did the world’s most endangered antelope respond? Read more VIP Visit to Pate Conservancy in […]
Vacancy announcement for: Chief Operating Officer, Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT)
Save The Elephants News Service announces: Vacancy, Chief Operating Officer, Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) Dear Readers: Northern Rangelands Trust in Kenya are recruiting a new high calibre COO, and would like help in getting access to a wide range of well qualified candidates across Kenya and internationally. They need a special blend of deep, practical […]
Kenya Airport Authority CEO reports for duty
JONNY ANDERSON TAKES OVER AT KAA (Posted 21st November 2016) Jonny Anderson has finally taken up his new appointment as Chief Executive Officer at the Kenya Airport Authority. He earlier today met with the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Gen. (Rtd) Julius Karangi, members of the board and also members of the […]
Jambojet ups flights across the network
MORE FLIGHTS AS JAMBOJET UPS THE GAME (Posted 25th October 2016) More flights between Nairobi and Mombasa, from the present 22 up to 31 under the new schedule released yesterday but also to other Jambojet destinations, have served notice of intent to competitors that the Kenya Airways LCC subsidiary is ready to take the battle […]
Safarilink to take delivery of another Dash 8 aircraft
ECO WARRIOR NOMINEE SAFARILINK COMMITS TO ANOTHER DASH 8 AIRCRAFT AS FLEET GROWS (Posted 14th October 2016) When tonight’s EcoWarrior Gala Award Night will take place at the Radisson Blu in Nairobi, is Safarilink the only airline which has been nominated for this year’s honours and will therefore by the look of it once again […]
Kenya’s beach clean up clears 14 tons of plastics and other debris
KENYA’S BEACH CLEAN UP JUDGED A TOTAL SUCCESS (Posted 25th September 2016) An estimated 14,000 kilograms of plastic and other non-biodegradable waste was collected last Saturday along the Kenyan coastal strip in an effort to reduce the amount of plastic waste dumped into the ocean and to highlight the impact plastic is having locally and […]
Kenyans join hands to clean up the beaches
THE #INTERNATIONALCOASTALBEACHCLEANUP2016 IS ON FOR SATURDAY ALONG KENYA’S BEACHES (Posted 15th September 2016) A wide coalition of some of Kenya’s leading private sector companies, international and national NGO’s and of course the Kenya Wildlife Service’s marine division will join hands with hundreds of volunteers on Saturday to clean up the country’s beaches from Lamu to […]
The Jambojet September Super Sale is here!
Fly for less with the Jambojet September Super Sale! Over 7000+ seats on offer from KES 3,050 only! It’s time to grab your favorite seat! The September Super Sale starts today! Over 7,000+ Seats at 3,050/- for Mombasa, Kisumu Eldoret and 4,050/- for Ukunda, Malindi and Lamu. Book Now
President Kenyatta hosts historic tourism summit at State House Mombasa
KENYA COAST TOURISM INDUSTRY PREPARES TO TELL IT ALL AT MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KENYATTA (Posted 31st August 2016) Some 150 tourism stakeholders from the entire Kenya coast but also from Nairobi and further upcountry will be meeting later today with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House in Mombasa to discuss added urgent measures to more […]
Three special Seychelles’ islands make it into the Conde Nast ‘Top 22’
SEYCHELLES – TRULY ANOTHER WORLD (Posted 23rd August 2016) Three of the overall 115 Seychelles islands have made the Condé Nast Traveller’s list of ‘The World’s 22 Most Incredible Private Islands‘, namely Denis Private Island, North Island and Frégate Island Private. North Island in particular has come to global prominence following the honeymoon taken there […]
‘Fare Lock’ signals better services for passengers of this LCC carrier
JAMBOJET GIVES TRAVELERS A 24 HOUR FARE LOCK OPTION (Posted 05th August 2016) Kenya’s leading low cost carrier, Kenya Airways subsidiary Jambojet, has incorporated a new booking deal following many requests from potential travelers to hold their fare, and booking, for at least 24 hours. This will give those travelers without credit or debit cards […]
More flights. More sun. More holiday fun. ???
More flights for less money … Introducing even more flights to the coast We now fly to Lamu twice daily and 17 times weekly to Malindi. Now you have no reason not to go. Hurry and book today. Your holiday awaits. Introducing Price Lock Price Lock is a brand new feature that allows you to […]
Kenya Airways signs extensive code share deal with subsidiary Jambojet
NEW DEAL OPENS LAMU, MALINDI, UKUNDA AND ELDORET FOR INTERNATIONAL KENYA AIRWAYS PASSENGERS (Posted 02nd August 2016) Kenya Airways and Jambojet, its low cost subsidiary, yesterday signed a major codeshare deal, over and above the recently announced agreement under which Jambojet is operating flights from Nairobi to Malindi since yesterday. The expanded deal now also […]
With finance now secure can new rail project go underway
DAR ES SALAAM TO KIGALI RAILWAY PROJECT SECURES FUNDING (Posted 25th July 2016) According to information received from Dar es Salaam has the Tanzanian government signed a comprehensive financing deal with China’s EXIM Bank, securing the necessary funds to commence construction of this new Central Corridor mega rail project. Once complete will the new Standard […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend contribution
Lillian’s weekend thoughts today focus on high profile events in Kenya The Mara Migration and Other Kenyan Epics From snow capped mountains, to sun-drenched beaches and picturesque valleys, Kenya’s attractions are definitely a world leader. Among its feted destinations include Diani – twice voted as the continent’s best beach, it’s wild safaris across vast grasslands […]
Safarilink adds brand new Cessna C208B Grand Caravan EX to fleet
GETTING READY FOR THE HIGH SEASON AS SAFARILINK GETS BRAND NEW AIRCRAFT (Posted 04th July 2016) Safarilink last week received a brand new Cessna Grand Caravan EX directly from the Cessna Factory in Wichita, Kansas, USA. The 14 seater Grand Caravan EX is according to information received from Nairobi equipped with the latest integrated flight […]
Kenya’s tourism industry laments latest US anti travel advisory
LATEST ANTI TRAVEL ADVICE FROM US STATE DEPARTMENT WARNS ABOUT USING LIKONI FERRY (Posted 04th July 2016) While US security chiefs now believe another terrorist attack against America is almost inevitable has the US State Department thought it fit to slap another anti travel advisory against Kenya. Mombasa and Lamu have been singled out in […]
Stelios defeated as Colin Child remains Fastjet Chairman
CANTANKEROUS STELIOS PUT IN HIS PLACE AS MOTION TO UNSEAT FASTJET CHAIRMAN GETS THROWN OUT (Posted 29th June 2016) Stelios Haji-Ioannou, one of Fastjet’s shareholders with holdings in the 11 percent region, has proven to be as difficult a character to deal with for Fastjet’s management and board as he was previously for the EasyJet […]
Kenya’s main LCC plans to spread wings into the region
JAMBOJET – SOON FLYING TO AN AIRPORT NEAR YOU IN EAST AFRICA (Posted 27th June 2016) Jambojet, Kenya Airways’ low cost subsidiary, has been flying on domesti routes for some time now but was last year also given the designation to fly into the Eastern African region. Out of Nairobi does the airline serve the […]
Major rebranding of African e-Commerce platforms underway
AFRICA INTERNET GROUP REBRANDS KEY SERVICE ELEMENTS UNDER ONE SINGLE NAME (Posted 23rd June 2016) Ever heard of Jovago.Com, Africa’s arguably largest hotel booking platform? Ever heard of Hello Food, a meal delivery service working hand in hand with – in my case – Kampala’s leading restaurants to deliver quality meals directly to the table […]
Great deals to fly across Kenya
Affordable fares AND an UBER voucher worth 1.000 KShs … but rush as the offer is only valid until the end of June … Enjoy even more reasons to fly with our exciting fare deals! *Our base fares have increased by Ksh. 100 following the increase of Domestic Travel tax from Kshs. 500 to Kshs. […]
Lillian Gaitho’s thoughts for the weekend …
This weekend is Lillian’s contribution all about food … and notably food at the Kenya coast, so even with the long Madaraka Day weekend over, there is no better time to travel than now. Flights to the coast are many and affordable, so go fly with Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Safarilink or Air Kenya to Lamu, […]
To rail or to bail, that is now the question
KENYA AT CROSS ROADS ABOUT SGR EXTENSION TO UGANDAN BORDER (Posted 18th May 2016) It is now patently clear, following comments made by Kenya’s Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia, that the development of the Standard Gauge Railway, in short SGR, between Nairobi and the Ugandan border stands on knife’s edge. The battle lines are drawn […]
