Thick fog at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Sunday morning caused Kenya Airways to temporarily divert two regional flights.

• Flights KQ739 from Malawi and KQ709 from Zimbabwe were diverted to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania.
• Kenya Airways confirmed the diversions were due to reduced visibility.
• Both aircraft later safely returned to Nairobi after weather conditions improved.

Kenya Airways (KQ) has boosted its operational capacity with the return of its grounded 787-8 Dreamliner fleet, positioning itself for a significant travel surge expected for the 2026 World Cup.

• The fleet's grounding in the first quarter of 2025 reduced KQ's operating capacity by 20 per cent.
• Acting CEO George Kamal received the first returned Dreamliner at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday, May 9.
• The return of the Dreamliners is strategic for servicing long-haul routes, including the Nairobi to New York non-stop service, and is anticipated to benefit from the 2 million to 10 million international visitors expected for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

President William Ruto conducted an impromptu late-night tour of Nairobi on Saturday, May 9, to inspect ongoing infrastructure and beautification projects.

• The inspection focused on key projects jointly implemented by the Nairobi County Government and the national government, including non-motorised transport walkways and street lighting.
• Key figures present included Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir.
• This visit follows a formal cooperation agreement signed in February aimed at unlocking billions for urban renewal, which President Ruto emphasized is cooperative, not a takeover of county functions.