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Bluebird Aviation: Air Charter Business Drastically Impacted By Covid-19

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Air Charter business travel has been drastically impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic, regional airline Bluebird aviation has said.

In a press release sent to newsrooms, the airline said that the effect on the business comes as many customers opt to work from home.

According to the airline, the Covid-19 pandemic has also forced most business transactions to move online.

Air Charter

Air Charter is simply an Air Taxi where an airline takes you to a destination, waits for you to transact your business and then flies you back.

Drastic effects

According to Bluebird Aviation General Manager Captain Hussein Mohammed working from home has affected the air charter business.

This, Captain Mohammed said, because of people working from home, the business segment has been affected in terms of those dedicated charter airlines.

“This Business segment has been drastically affected by virtue of the fact that you can transact business in a zoom meeting and electronically you can now transact business. So technology has evolved to an extent where you are able to transact business without having to go to a physical destination like Singapore,” said captain Hussein Mohammed.

Captain Hussein Mohammed- General Manager, Bluebird Aviation. Photo/Courtesy

Medical Charter has also reduced drastically, since most patients being transferred from point A to point B are COVID-19 positive.

Captain Mohammed noted that there is No airline that wants to expose their staff, both cockpit and cabin crew to COVID.

“Most airlines want to first know the medical status of the passenger before they start evacuation. Most of these cases are referred to airlines that are specially equipped for medical evacuation,” he remarked.

However, commercial airlines business travel has been enhanced to a little extent by the virtue of the fact that those who can afford it and want to fly, there is sufficient social distancing and more room in the business

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748 Air Services: Nairobi-Kisumu Daily Flights To Continue As Scheduled

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Daily flights from Nairobi to the lakeside city of Kisumu will continue as scheduled, renown airline 748 Air Services has said.

This comes just a day after the government announced new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, which affected the 13 Western region counties.

Movement in and out of the 13 counties and revising the curfew hours back to 7pm to 4am are some of the measures announced by the government.



However, 748 Air Service Managing Director Moses Mwangi in a press statement sent to newsrooms on Friday June 18 said the new Covid-19 containment measures put in the Lake Basin region will not affect the airlines operations.

“Following the latest government review on COVID-19 containment measures in 13 counties within the Lake Basin region following a spike in the infection rate in the area, We would like to notify you that the lock down does not affect our Daily Flights to Kisumu,”said Mr. Mwangi.

The counties affected by the measures that were announced on Thursday June 17 by Health CS Mutahi Kagwe are Busia, Vihiga, Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, Kericho, Bomet, Bungoma, Trans-Nzoia, Kisumu, Siaya, Homa-Bay and Migori effective Friday, June 18, 2021 until further notice.

The 13 counties were declared a COVID-19 hotspot zone after registering a positivity rate of 21 per cent against a national average of 9 per cent over the last 14 days.

748 Air Services chairman Ahmed Jibril said the airline will continue to operate as scheduled whilst adhering to COVID-19 containment measures on board all the flights.

“No meals or water will be served during the containment period, “Mr. Ahmed Jibril added .

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Infinix Launches Award Winning NOTE 10 Pro Series With Powerful Performance, Iconic Design

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Infinix has launched the all-new NOTE 10 series, a new portfolio of premium smartphones including the NOTE 10, NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pro near-field communication (NFC).

Showcasing a super fluid display, powerful MediaTek gaming processors, cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI)-powered camera and optimized 5000mAh battery with fast-charge technology, the NOTE 10 series is crafted to enhance and optimize work and entertainment experiences for everyone.

“We know today’s smartphone enthusiasts want a device that balances style with the latest innovative technology for a truly immersive experience,” said Mike Zhang, Brand Manager at Infinix Kenya.

“The NOTE 10 series perfectly balances functionality; aesthetics, style, innovation , texture and color functionality, to create the ideal, all-around device for professionals, entertainment lovers and everyday users alike.”

The iF Design 2021 award winning NOTE 10 Pro delivers a balance between the physical and virtual worlds, the calmness and serenity of Mother Nature and the modern geometric interiors and décor designs of luxury brands. The back panel is uniquely divided into two sections with the bottom half completely textured in juxtaposition with the glossy top. The design is available in four colors: 95° Black, 7° Purple, Emerald Green (exclusive to NOTE 10) and Nordic Secret (exclusive to NOTE 10 Pro).

A Stunning Visual Experience

The NOTE 10 series creates the perfect viewing experience with a 6.95” full high definition (FHD+) display, and a 91% screen-to-body ratio with 500 nits of peak brightness and 1500:1 color contrast ratio for sharp, crystal clear visuals. Graphics and images seamlessness glide due to the 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate, which is perfect for watching movies, scrolling content or gaming. Certified by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light, users will enjoy hours of use without suffering from eye fatigue and discomfort.

The NOTE 10 series delivers stunning professional-quality images and beautiful nightscape imagery, both in daylight and at night. To capture amazing selfies, the NOTE 10 series is equipped with a 16MP AI Beautify Selfie front-facing camera with two frontal flashes. The NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pro NFC are loaded with an intuitive AI-powered four-in-one lens comprising 120° field of view (FOV) ultra-wide angle, super macro lens, 5P lens, black and white lens and portrait lens, which are all integrated into a rear-facing 64 megapixels (MP) 6P ultra night camera.

For ultra-smooth and effortless filming, the NOTE 10 series also offers 4K resolution shooting capabilities in both the front and rear cameras using leading video-enhancement algorithms from Imint’s Vidhance Video Stabilization solution and auto-blur video shooting. Now, users can capture their breathtaking moments with confidence.

Packed with Power & Performance
For super-fast data processing and response times, the NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pro NFC are powered by the award-winning MediaTek Helio G95 processor. Paired with MediaTek’s Hyper Engine Gaming Technology, users benefit from 50% faster response times, stronger connectivity and low latency reduction by utilizing two Wi-Fi bands or routers at the same time.

MediaTek Helio G95 gaming processor for NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pre NFC, comprises:
A octa-core central processing unit (CPU) with two powerful Arm Cortex-A76 processors cores clocked up to 2.05GHz, plus six Cortex-A55 efficiency-focused processors
An Arm Mali-G76 MC4 graphics processing unit (GPU) with speeds that boost to 900MHz
Memory storage of 256 GB and 8GB RAM

MediaTek Helio G85 gaming processor for the NOTE 10, contains:
A 64-bit octa-core processor with two performance core ARM Cortex-A75 and six power-efficient core Cortex-A55 CPUs clocked at 2.0GHz and 1.8GHz respectively
One of the fastest GPUs, the ARM Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, clocking at 1GHz
Memory storage of 128 GB and 8 GB RAM (NOTE 10 Pro) & 6GB RAM (NOTE 10).

The NOTE 10 series features a range of upgraded and new innovative technologies and features, such as:

A 5000mAh Battery and 33W Fast Charge Technology: The NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pro NFC are fueled by a 5000mAh battery with 33W quick charge technology. The NOTE 10 offers user a 5000mAh battery with 18W quick charge. The batteries are integrated with Ultra Power Mode, providing an extra 58 hours of calling time when the battery reaches 5% capacity, 25% of battery backup with the Power Marathon Technology and safe fast-charge technology.

UFS 2.2 Storage Technology: The NOTE 10 Pro and NOTE 10 Pro NFC offers a staggering 256GB storage capacity and delivers a maximum transfer of 5,830 Mb/s for reading and writing, improving the speed and multitasking capabilities for users.

Dar-link Ultimate Game Booster: The NOTE 10 series incorporates Infinix’s Dar-link Ultimate Game Booster optimization engine software, which works with the smartphone’s hardware to improve graphic image stability and screen sensitivity. The software intelligently adjusts the operating speed of the CPUs and GPUs and allocates resources to improve images and movements in different gaming scenarios.

DTS Audio and AI Noise Cancelling: Providing a surround sound quality with support for high-frequency game scenes, the NOTE 10 series are embedded with dual speakers, AI noise reduction sound technology, DTS audio processing and sound localization.

Secure and Convenient Access Points: Users are able to access the NOTE 10 series with a side-mounted fingerprint and 3D face unlock capabilities.

Android XOS 7.6: The Android XOS 7.6 software incorporated into the NOTE 10 series provides users with tools such as Xnote 5.0 to take notes and write down ideas, X-Proof to obscure the screen when using the phone in public and Thunder Back Mode 2.0 to easily switch from one app to another.

Availability
The NOTE 10 Pro will be priced at Ksh.25,999 & the NOTE 10 ,128+4 will be priced at Ksh 19,299 while Note 10 64+4 will be priced Ksh 17,599. The series will be available in May and include variations based on customer and market demands. Prices may vary shop to shop.

For more details visit: [https://www.infinixmobility.com/smartphone/note-10-pro]

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Leading Eyewear Brand Lapaire Picks Two Kenya Sensations As Brand Ambassadors

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Lapaire, the leading Pan-African eyewear brand has announced two bold and ambitious Kenyan youth as its brand ambassadors.

Through a press release sent to newsrooms, Lapaire which debuted in Kenya in 2018 noted to that it had signed Ojwang Mariam and Allan Lawrence to represent the brand in the country.

Commenting on the appointments of the two, Lapaire’s PR and Communications Officer in East Africa Mr. Oliver Mwanko Wambile said the company admires them for their principles, talents and the ability to run in the entertainment industry.

Lapaire’s PR and communication officer Oliver Mwanko Wambile. Photo/ Courtesy

For instance, Ojwang is a bold and ambitious youngman, a journalist and Corporate Emcee who inspires many.

“His experience and background with Eyewear is inspiring, having encountered and struggled with Eye health in the past made us feel that he is a perfect ambassador to represent our brand for how it elevates men and women to see better and feel great,” Mwanko Wambile said.

On the other hand, Allan Lawrence is one of the fastest-rising inspirational Speakers, Relationship Coach, Author Corporate Emcee And Event Host who represents the Kenyan youth for their exuberance and passion.

Lapaire is revolutionizing access to eyewear in Africa by giving everyone the chance to see well, without breaking the bank.

Since the beginning of the Lapaire Group adventure in Nairobi in February 2018, the pan-African eyewear company has quickly won the hearts of Africans.

Lapaire Glasses takes care of people’s eyesight in Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo and Uganda. The company is soon planning to welcome new customers to many other African cities and countries.

A contract signing ceremony took place on Wednesday, June 16th 2021, to announce these key partnerships.

CONTACT INFO:

LAPAIRE GLASSES NAIROBI ADDRESS: SK OFFICES, RHAPTA ROAD WESTLANDS

EMAIL: hello@lapaireglasses.com PHONE: +254 768 890448 +254 741 064737

WEBSITE URL: https://www.lapaireglasses.com/ Facebook:Lapaire Kenya, Instagram : Lapaire.ke

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Infinix Kenya Launches Note 10 Series

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Infinix is set to expand its smartphone line up in Kenya with the launch of the NOTE 10 Series. The launch is taking place today at the Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, Diani Beach.

The choice in location is mostly influenced by the brand’s mission to stay true to its rebranding goals of being trendy and techy. This was announced via their social media platforms via their covers implying there’ll be a live stream which users can catch here https://bit.ly/3wtIM20 via their YouTube or their Facebook page.

The launch will include a performance from their brand ambassadors, Sauti Sol. The price and availability details will soon be announced after the launch.

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Confidence among air travellers slowly growing, Bluebird aviation says

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Confidence among people flying for leisure and business in Kenya and across the globe is slowly growing, one of the leading regional airlines, Bluebird aviation has said.

According to the airline’s General Manager Captain Hussein Mohammed confidence in travellers to be able to fly and the feeling that ones health is not going to be affected and that they are not fearful of COVID-19 is growing but at a slow pace.

In a press release sent to newsrooms, Captain Mohammed noted that the confidence is improving, though slowly and laboriously.

“Initially I had thought that by the end of this year, that improvement would have increased significantly, but with what is going on in places like India, and low vaccination numbers in our country and limited availability and accessibility of vaccines has impacted on the growing confidence to fly again,” noted Captain Hussein Mohammed.

According to a report by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), African airlines lost $10.21 (about Sh1.1 trillion) in passenger revenue in 2020 when the travel industry was severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The report indicates that the number of scheduled passengers carried by African airlines fell by 63.7 per cent from 95 million in 2019 to 34.7 million in 2020.

Captain Mohammed projects that it will take about the end of 2022 for most travellers to regain the confidence to fly again and when a larger population would have gotten at least the first dose of the vaccines which is protective enough and 100 per cent against hospitalisation and at least 90 per cent against severe form of COVID-19.

However, the captain notes that one will need to get the second dose to feel fully protected.

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Atos Origin To Construct Multi-billion Data Centre At Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC)

by Evans Terer
written by Evans Terer

Atos Origin, an international IT services company, is set to construct a Sh28 billion data centre at the Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) in Butere, Kakamega County.

The data centre is part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation district at the City, and is expected to be complete by end of next year, 2022 and will be one of the largest in the region.

The Atos Origin team led by the Senior project manager for SADC region Virgil Chetty, visited MMTC this week, to begin laying out the groundwork for the initial pilot-phase of the data Centre. The phase entails the installation of the artificial intelligence system will be completed by September.


“We are building a large AI cluster focused on healthcare and agriculture. This will enable seamless operation of the currently open Hamptons hospital, as it positions to serve the Lake region economic Bloc, with 16 million people and the larger East African region,” Julius Mwale, the principal investor said yesterday.
In Johannesburg South Africa, a similar project by Teraco Data Environments valued at Sh26 billion was launched in November 2020.

Atos a French multinational, was ranked by a research firm Gartner as number 1 in Europe in 2020 in Cloud, Cybersecurity and high performance computing. It came in the 2nd position worldwide in the market share for cybersecurity in the Gatner study.

According to Paul Martin, a director at KE International overseeing the AI Cluster implementation, said the entire AI cluster will cost USD1 billion (Sh100 billion), with phase one costing USD250 million (Sh25 billion).

“We want MMTC AI Cluster to support our other African projects especially Akon City in Senegal and Uganda,” he said.

KE International was in June 2020 awarded the USD 6 billion ((Sh600 billion) contract for construction of Akon City in Senegal.

The MMTC project began in 2014 with expected completion of 3 phases at the end of June this year, 2021. Phase one consisted of a Hamptons Mall and Mwalmart supermarket among others.

The second phase however includes the Hamptons Hospital among others, while phase three has the technology park.

Effect AI a Netherlands company is teaming up with UNDP to run Kenyan opportunity hub that will train and fund 4,000 Kenyan entrepreneurs and engineers at the research park.

Hamptons Hospital CEO Hon. Dr. Maurice Siminyu (left) and Atos Senior project manager for SADC region Virgil Shetty at Hamptons Hospital in Mwale Medical and Technology City on June 8th, 2021

“We expect 10,000 engineering/ research and entrepreneurial job opportunities to be created at the innovation district directly from the establishment of the data center “. Said Honorable Dr. Maurice Siminyu the CEO at Hamptons Hospital at MMTC.He added that many local companies will receive enhanced data management by partnering with MMTC.

The Centre will turn Kenya into a global technology and innovation hub which will attract foreign direct investment from multinational companies.

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KBC Mega-Relaunch: National Broadcaster Hires Top Veteran Journalists In Major Revamp

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) is set for a major revamp, with reports indicating that the national broadcaster will be relaunching in two-weeks time.

According to reliable sources, KBC has hired some of the country’s top journalists, among them veterans who graced the TV screens in the 90s.

Tom Mboya, Catherine Kasavuli, Badi Muhsin, Cynthia Nyamai and Fayaz Kureish are some of the veterans expected to grace the channel 1’s screen after the relaunch that is likely to happen on Monday, June 14, 2021.

A file image of Veteran journalist Badi Muhsin
Badi Muhsin. Photo/Courtesy

Former K24 TV news anchors Shiksha Arora, Ahmed Juma Bhalo, Fred Indimuli, Nancy Onyancha and former NTV anchor Harith Salim have also been hired and will be unveiled during the re-launch.

Reports indicate that all the new anchors have been holding rehearsals and pairings at the station’s main studios in Nairobi.

Citizen TV Presenter, Fred Indimuli Joins K24 -
Fred Indimuli. Photo/Courtesy.

This will force some of the current news anchors to be taken off air for the company’s regrouping, according to the sources.

Renowned media personality Catherine Kasavuli
Catherine Kasavuli. Photo/Courtesy

Serious rehearsals commenced on Monday, June 7, and was attended by the company’s top management with the source noting that KBC invested in state of the art studio set to be unveiled on the relaunch day.

K24 News Anchor Ahmed Juma Bhalo Holds Back Tears At Wedding - Kenyans.co.ke
Ahmed Bhalo. Photo/Courtesy

Muhsin used to read the news during Moi’s era, between 1980 and 2002 at KBC and is credited with aiding State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena’s career. Kasavuli, on the other hand, anchored news on Citizen TV while Mboya rose to a prominent position at K24 TV.

Sheng' Speaking K24 News Anchor Shiksha Arora Impresses Netizens [VIDEO]
Shiksha Arora. Photo/Courtesy

Arora, Indimuli and Onyancha, on the other hand, left K24 TV in June 2020 after falling out with the broadcaster’s management over pay cut. Ahmed Bhalo had left the Kijabe street-based station a few years earlier to pursue a career in corporate world.

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Big Slum! Flamboyant City Lawyer Trashes Nairobi, Plans To Buy Own Island In Kwale

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Flamboyant city lawyer Donald Kipkorir has revealed his plans to quit Nairobi life.

Taking to his official Twitter handle on Monday evening, lawyer Kipkorir noted that the Kenya’s capital is slowly becoming a big slum due to its congestion.

The corporate lawyer went further to reveal his plans to buy his own Island in the Coastal County of Kwale and a home in Europe as well.

“Don’t worry about my being AWOL from here … Gold mining is in deep tunnels underground …. I am working on buying my Island off Kwale & a home in Europe then I quit Nairobi that is becoming a big slum!” he tweeted.

Donald Kipkorir’s taste in the finer things in life and flashy lifestyle has often seen him make headlines on social media on several occasions.

In 2018, the lawyer flew in a designer from Italy to make him a suit worth KSHS.400,000 as therapy following the turbulent political season in Kenya.

The lawyer known not to shy away from controversy had last in 2017 received a backlash on social media after he posted pictures of his brand new Range Rover Sport HSE 2016 model with customized plates at the RMA Motors showroom.

A graduate of the University of Nairobi and Post-graduate student at the Kenya School of Law, Kipkorir started his journey to success in 1994 when he joined the Moses Wetang’ula law firm.

Wetangula, himself one of the most influential lawyers in the country served as the stepping stone or rather the ferry that carried Kipkorir over the rough chirpy waters of poverty to the shores of promised riches on the proverbial island of successful lawyers.

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After Kisumu, 748 Air Now Starts Mombasa Direct Flights

by Evans Terer
written by Evans Terer

Just days after unveiling passenger direct flights to Kisumu, renown airline 748 Air Services has announced the start of daily flights from Nairobi to the Kenya’s Coastal region of Mombasa and Diani.

In a statement sent to newsrooms, the airline stated that there will be two daily flights departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Moi International Airport in Mombasa.

There will be also one daily flight departing from JKIA Terminal 2 to Ukunda .

748 Air Services Managing Director Moses Mwangi said the aviation company wants to make domestic travel convenient and affordable with the introduction of the two routes.

According to the shared schedules for the new routes, the first flight will depart JKIA in Nairobi at 7.30 a.m. for Mombasa and leave the coastal city for the capital at 10.30 a.m.

The Nairobi-Diani flight will leave JKIA at 11:20am to arrive in Diani by 12:20 p.m.

According to Ahmed Jibril, 748 Air Services Chairman, the airline is utilizing the fast and versatile Dash 8-Q400 aircrafts with a capacity of 78 passengers on these routes with a return ticket cost starting from KEs 10,700.

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Good News To Travellers As 748 Air Launches Nairobi-Kisumu Route With Cheapest Package

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Travelling from Nairobi to Kisumu will not be the same again after renown airline 748 Air Services revealed plans to start flying the route.

According to a press statement sent to o newsrooms by the aviation company, the new Nairobi-Kisumu Route is set to be launched starting May 20, 2021.

The airline said this is part of its network expansion plans to allow it play a significant role in supporting growth of domestic tourism market and boosting the economy already hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to 748 air services managing director Mode Mwangi, the new Nairobi-Kisumu route will be the airline’s second domestic route within a year since venturing into the Mara.

The airline has been one of the leading aviation companies in flying people to the Mara, with many finding their packages attractive.


“This week we are launching our second domestic route within a year since we ventured into the Mara. Kisumu is a very important in our expansion plans and 748 Air will provide customers with great value option when we officially open the route, said 748 Mwangi.


748 Air Services Chairman, Mr. Ahmed Jibril said the new route will play an important role in facilitating more business and tourism opportunities as well strengthen the lake region as the top business hub.


The airline will be plying daily flights on the new route from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Kisumu International Airport.

Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Heritage and Culture, Amb. Dr. Amina Mohamed and Kisumu County Governor, Prof. AnyangNyongó will officiate the event
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Nairobi Hospital To Fire More Than 200 Workers

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi Hospital is set to fire more than 200 employees in a move aimed at cutting costs and clearing out staff implicated in a recent graft audit.

This is after the health facility received a nod from Court.

Justice Nzioki wa Makau dismissed a petition by Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels Educational Institutions Hospitals and Allied Workers (Kudheiha) saying it was premature since a letter by the management to the union dated March 10, was meant to open talks between the parties ahead of the restructuring plan.

The premier hospital wants to fire workers who either performed poorly or had been involved in unethical practices that were exposed in the recent forensic audit.

“Besides the staff affected by normal rationalisation, the hospital is disengaging with all staff who have perennial performance issues or were implicated in unethical practices during forensic audits,” the hospital said in a statement.

Kudheiha rushed to the Employment and Labour court to block the layoffs saying the move was targeting its members and the plan, which was disguised as restructuring, was done without following the mandatory procedures set out in the Employment Act.

But Justice Makau said since the letter was meant for dialogue, the proper solution in the case is to allow the union and the management to consult on the way forward.

Like other institutions in the country, Nairobi Hospital said it has been struggling financially amid swelling operational costs and lower revenues in the wake of an economic slowdown worsened by the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

But in an affidavit, the secretary- general of the union Albert Njeru said operations at the hospital were going on as usual. He said the hospital has been experiencing shortage of beds as admissions for Covid-19 patients surged, in the last eight months. According to Mr Njeru, it was insincere of the hospital to say that business has been shrinking.

The hospital admitted writing the letter, which was copied to Cabinet Secretary for Labour, intending to reduce the number of staff. The court heard that there was nothing wrong to reduce staff because of economic downturn caused by Covid-19 pandemic.

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748 Air Services Announces Resumption Of Daily Flights From Wilson Airport To Mara

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Renown airline 748 Air Services has announced the resumption of its daily flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to the Maasai Mara.

In a press statement sent to newsrooms on Monday, May 3, 2021, the airline said that a return ticket to the Mara is currently going at only 206 US Dollars.

The announcement follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s order on May 1, 2021 that relaxed a section of Covid-19 containment measures.

The head of state in his address made during the labor day celebrations at State House, Nairobi lifted the lockdown in five counties that had been marked as Disease Infected Zones (DIZ).

The announcement by 748 Air Services comes at a time the Wilder beast migration season is forthcoming, with the airline calling upon the local and international tourists to book now.


Bookings can made directly on 748 Air Services website www.748airservicesltd.com.


“We are encouraging local and international tourists to make bookings now as the peak season of Mara is approaching, “Said Moses Mwangi, Managing Director at 748 Air Services.


To ensure the safety of all their clients, COVID 19 Safety measures as per the Ministry of Health will be adhered to at all times.

For inquiries, please contact the airline at:sales@748airservices.com or call +254 769 185 851.

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Bluebird Aviation’s Charter Flights On High Demand As Requests Soar

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Bluebird Aviation’s private charter flights seem to be on a high demand.

This is evident following a slight rise in demand for the regional airline’s private charter flights since the outbreak of COVID-19.

The Covid-19 outbreak led to limited availability of commercial flights and health risks concerns.

According to Bluebird Aviation’s General Manager Captain Hussein Mohammed, while the usual private charterers have maintained their demand albeit at a reduced frequency, some airlines have witnessed additional demand for private charters from new clientele.

Through a press release sent to newsrooms, Captain Hussein Mohammed said travellers have been hesitant to utilize commercial flights , which has led to increased enquires .

“Whether its health risk concerns or just getting where you need to be, people and companies that have the means to fly privately, but had previously shunned it, are now looking at this alternative,” said Captain Mohammed.


Amid the rapid spread of the infectious disease and the declaration of a state of emergency in many countries, airlines have had to suspend passenger flights and cut schedules significantly, leaving most airlines with capacities below 50 per cent.

Regional airlines were also hit hard following president Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive to lock five counties .

The five counties that were termed as disease infected zones are Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado and Nakuru.

The air charter aviation sub-sector has however, proven its ability to adjust in the past and in the current situation and supports the fight against Covid-19 with what it does best: transporting people and goods to where they are needed.

Captain Mohamed also noted that the Charter flights have helped in medical evacuation, air lifting of medical equipment and staff, carriage of vaccines, repatriation of travellers and contributed to maintaining supply chains during the Covid-19 crisis.


Research has found out that the headrest on a passenger seat has the most filth. It has been concluded that nearly half of the surfaces swabbed on airline flights contained levels of bacteria and yeast that could put a person at risk of infection.


“If youre a person who may have flown privately a few times, or not at all, and never justified the time savings, privacy, efficiency, and pandemic exposure, the time is now to reconsider your travel plans,” said Captain Mohammed.

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Bluebird Aviation’s Cargo Flights To Continue Operating Normally

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Bluebird Aviation’s air Cargo flights will continue operating normally, the company has said.

Through a press release dated April 2, 2021,the airline welcomed all cargo bookings from international clients, including dispatch of vaccines to various parts of the East African region and beyond.

The decision follows a notice issued by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority-KCAA that came after President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a Presidential Executive Order No. 2 Dated 26th March 2021 which suspended pasesenger commercial flights in and out of five counties teemed as COVID-19 infected areas.

This was to help curb the spread of Covid-19 in the wake of the third wave.

“We wish to clarify that our cargo flights remain operational and will run normally.We therefore, welcome all cargo bookings from international clients including dispatch of Vaccines to various parts of the East African region and beyond,” the airline’s statement reads in part.

The airline further noted that it is ready to play an integral role in fighting the pandemic by accommodating the extra cargo capacity brought by demand for COVID-19 Vaccines.

However, the airline’s Humanitarian based services will continue.


Bluebird Aviation is the leading provider for scheduled, non-scheduled and ad-hoc air charter services within the Eastern and Central African region and beyond.


Bluebird Aviation has grown into one of the leading air charter companies in the region, catering for not only the humanitarian sector, but private and government institutions as well.

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748 Air Services To Continue Operating Wilson-Mara-Wilson Route

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

748 Air Services will continue with its scheduled flights to the Maasai Mara (Wilson-Mara-Wilson) and charter requests for International Tourists.

According to a press statement issued by the 748 Air Services team, the renown airline will fly all international tourists who have already booked with them to the Mara.

The airline has also welcomed all bookings from Camps and Lodges, Tour Operators and Travel Agents.

The move follows the Press Statement from Kenya Civil Aviation released on 26th March 2021 said domestic flights were set to operate until today (Monday, March 29), and thereafter cease any movements, following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s address regarding cessation of movement by road, air or rail in and out of five counties.

The five counties include Nairobi, Machakos, Kiambu, Kajiado and Nakuru.

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 International tourists arriving in Kenya, however, must adhere to COVID-19 protocols including presenting a COVID – certificate acquired no more than 96 hours prior to arrival in the country.

748 Air Services (K) Ltd is an Air Charter Company that holds an Air Operator Certificate and an imbedded Aircraft Maintenance Organization; both authorized by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

748 Air Services. Photo/Courtesy

Since its inception, 748 Air Services (K) Ltd has grown into one of the most reliable air charter companies in the region, catering to the humanitarian sector, natural resource sector and government institutions.

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