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ACI World raises concerns over proposed air travel tax

Travel & Tourism News Middle East ·

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 157 ACI World expresses concern over France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda's coalition proposal to introduce a new air transport tax. ACI World has expressed...

Tired of Kenya’s Traffic Chaos? German Cities Will Make You Breathe Easy

TV47 · July 10, 2025

From unpredictable matatu stops to the never-ending traffic jams and overlapping boda bodas, Kenya’s roads often feel like a daily battle for space, sanity and safety. But just a few hours in the German cities where order, timeliness and seamless...

CAA U-18/20 Tourney: S’Africa, Kenya, Others Confirm Arrival Dates

New Telegraph · July 10, 2025

With just few days to the start of the highly anticipated CAA African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships, the atmosphere around major Nigerian airports is already buzzing with activity. Top African athletics powerhouses South Africa, Kenya,...

Rigathi Gachagua to fly to US, set to brief Kenyans in diaspora on state of the nation

TUKO · July 9, 2025

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua announced a US trip amid Kenya's deepening political crisis He claimed that threats were made regarding his travel, alleging the source as people close to President William Ruto Gachagua vowed to support...

Sri Lanka Rises as Top Summer Travel Hotspot in Emirates Global Rankings

Lanka News Web · July 10, 2025

By: Staff Writer July 10, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the top three global summer travel destinations for July and August, according to Emirates, the world’s largest international airline. The island nation has seen a remarkable...

'Kenya is a work in progress', Ruto tells Diaspora community in UK

Citizen TV Kenya · July 3, 2025

President William Ruto, who is in a tour in the United Kingdom on Wednesday addressed a Diaspora Townhall in London. During the session, he was pressed to respond to questions regarding early 2027 campaigns, which many perceive to be distracting...

ITB India 2025 to spotlight curated travel and partnerships growth

TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific · July 9, 2025

ITB India returns this September, focusing on personalized travel, immersive experiences, and strategic B2B networking across South Asia’s evolving markets. MUMBAI, INDIA – ITB India returns for its fourth edition from 2 – 4 September 2025 at the...

ACI World opposes air travel tax

TTR Weekly · July 9, 2025

SINGAPORE, 10 July 2025: ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30, focused on introducing a new tax...

AI-Driven Outsourcing Boom Creates Jobs in Kenya

News Central TV · July 9, 2025

Kenyan firms are increasingly tapping into the booming artificial intelligence (AI)-powered outsourcing market, creating significant job opportunities. Cloudfactory, a company based in a Nairobi suburb, exemplifies this trend by assisting...

These 16 Travel Products Are My Top Finds of 2025

Travel + Leisure ·

As someone who tests travel products for a living, I’ve tried more items than I can count this year—from luggage to noise-canceling headphones to sun-protective clothing. Some were forgettable, some were just okay, but a few stood out as the best...

Kerala couple cheats investors in Rs 40 cr chit fund scam in Bengaluru, flees to Kenya

Asianet Newsable · July 9, 2025

A Kerala-based couple operating A&A Chit Fund allegedly defrauded over 400 investors of nearly Rs 40 crore before fleeing to Kenya. The majority of victims are from Kerala, and police are investigating the money trail and possible accomplices....

Witchcraft accusations drive elders in Kenya from homes, seeking refuge with religious sisters

OSV News · July 9, 2025

(OSV News) — In the picturesque villages along Kenya’s coastal region — where the Indian Ocean breeze whispers through coconut palms and sand-covered paths wind through homesteads — a sinister crisis is unfolding. Older people, particularly...

Oscar Sudi Calls Gachagua “Goon” as He Departs Kenya

Switch TV · July 10, 2025

A photo of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seated aboard in a flight has triggered a political firestorm, after Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi posted it online with a provocative caption calling him a “troublemaker” and a “goon.” “Kenya breathes...

Potential hike in air travel tax concerns ACI World

Airport World ·

ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30 focused on introducing a new tax on air transport. The tax,...

Airbnb Lifts Nairobi Rents by 10% as Landlords Shift to Short-Term Stays and Push Out Long-Term Tenants

TechTrendsKE · July 9, 2025

If you’re hunting for a house in Nairobi right now, chances are you’ve come across a beautiful flat, fully furnished, stylish, and available by the night. That’s the new normal in many of the city’s mid- and high-end neighborhoods. Airbnb has gone...

Kerala couple flee to Kenya after Rs 40 crore chit fund scam in Bengaluru

The Print · July 9, 2025

Bengaluru: A massive chit fund scam has rocked Bengaluru with over 400 victims coming forward to file complaints against a Kerala-based couple who allegedly cheated investors out of nearly Rs 40 crore before fleeing the country to Kenya. According...

Is Kenya Making a U-Turn on LGBTQ+ Rights? Nairobi Backs UN

Switch TV · July 9, 2025

NAIROBI — In a move that has surprised some and stirred strong reactions across the continent, Kenya on Monday voted in favour of renewing a United Nations mandate aimed at protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people worldwide. The decision came during...

Best performing Woman Reps in Kenya – Kenyatrack survey

TV47 · July 9, 2025

In Kenya’s shifting political and development terrain, Women Representatives are emerging not only as voices of representation but as architects of community transformation. Armed with the tools of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund...

Uganda might have to go through a 2007-08 Kenya to rebuild

Observer · July 9, 2025

Kenyan protestors mocking Uganda Writing on boastfulness around torture recently, comrade Dr Busingye Kabumba noted that one cannot miss the arrogance of our security and political leadership when they chest-thump and ask, “what will you do?” This...

10 MPs championing grassroots development across Kenya – Kenyatrack survey

TV47 · July 9, 2025

The latest survey by Kenyatrack has ranked the most performing Members of Parliament (MPs) in Kenya. The survey, released on Wednesday, July 9, interviewed individuals who are registered as voters (18 years and above) across all the 47 counties....