A forest fire is currently affecting large parts of Irizi Forest near Mwatate in Taita Taveta County, Kenya, forcing urgent and sustained firefighting efforts by authorities and humanitarian agencies. According to a statement from the Kenya Red Cross, the blaze has become difficult to contain due to the region’s rugged terrain, prompting calls for aerial
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has informed its stakeholders and the general public that it has received a notice of intended industrial action dated February 9, 2026, from the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). In a statement, KCAA Director General Emile N. Arao said they have carefully reviewed the notice in line with the