The Star made a compilation of pictures from activities wrapping up the week
A collage of passengers sleeping at JKIA and President William Ruto.
This week saw major events and developments unfolding across the country.
The week began with chaos at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where passengers were stranded due to protests.
At the same time, shallow graves were discovered in Trans Nzoia. This is even as President William Ruto launched projects to enhance the Nairobi River.
Here is a roundup of photos from events that happened this week:
Passengers stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) amid workers strike on September 11, 2024.
JKIA strike
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) began staged protests over the Adani deal.
It began on Tuesday night and gained momentum with long queues and heavy police presence.
Operations largely remain paralysed at the airport.
Later in the day the leaders reached an agreement after a series of meetings and called off the strike.
Stranded passengers at JKIA after flights were interuupted due to a strike by staff who are protesting agianst the Adani deal, on September 11, 2024Stranded passengers sleep outside JKIA terminals following strike by airport workers over the Adani take over deal on September 11, 2024.
Stranded passengers sleep outside JKIA terminals following strike by airport workers over the Adani take over deal on September 11, 2024.
Stranded passengers outside JKIA terminals following strike by airport workers over the Adani take over deal on September 11, 2024.
Police officers passing as stranded passengers sit outside JKIA terminals following strike by airport workers over the Adani take over deal on September 11, 2024.
Stranded passengers sit outside JKIA terminals following strike by airport workers over the Adani take over deal on September 11, 2024.
Stranded passengers sit outside JKIA terminals following strike by airport workers over the Adani take over deal on September 11, 2024.
Nairobi River
Ruto on Thursday launched the Nairobi River Regeneration Project in Korogocho, Nairobi under the Climate WorX Mtaani initiative.
He noted that a clean and revitalised Nairobi River means improved public health, enhanced local business opportunities and a safer environment for the residents.
Ruto stated that the project will focus on restoring the river's natural beauty, eliminating pollution and creating green spaces that uplift surrounding communities.
On Tuesday, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki toured different parts of the Nairobi Rivers to verify compliance with orders for the removal of structures and settlements within the riparian corridors.
President William Ruto speaking during the official launch of Climate WorX in Korogocho, Nairobi on September 12, 2024.President William Ruto speaking during the official launch of Climate WorX in Korogocho, Nairobi on September 12, 2024.President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during the official launch of Climate WorX in Korogocho, Nairobi on September 12, 2024.President William Ruto speaking during the official launch of Climate WorX in Korogocho, Nairobi on September 12, 2024.Interior CS Kithure Kindiki when he toured different parts of the Nairobi Rivers on September 10, 2024.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki accompanied by other leaders toured different parts of the Nairobi Rivers on September 10, 2024.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki accompanied by other leaders toured different parts of the Nairobi Rivers on September 10, 2024.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki accompanied by other leaders toured different parts of the Nairobi Rivers on September 10, 2024.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki accompanied by other leaders inspecting different parts of the Nairobi Rivers on September 10, 2024.
Mt Kenya MPs meeting
Mt Kenya East Members of Parliament on Monday met to chat about the way forward for the region.
The MPs met at the Izaak Walton Inn in Embu, where, after deliberations, they unanimously endorsed Interior CS Kithure Kindiki to be their leader.
They were drawn from Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Meru counties.
Elected leaders from Mt Kenya East (from Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties) at the Izaak Walton hotel in Embu on September 9, 2024.
Elected leaders from Mt Kenya East (from Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties) at the Izaak Walton hotel in Embu on September 9, 2024.
Elected leaders from Mt Kenya East (from Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties) at the Izaak Walton hotel in Embu on September 9, 2024.
Elected leaders from Mt Kenya East (from Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties) at the Izaak Walton hotel in Embu on September 9, 2024.
Elected leaders from Mt Kenya East (from Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties) at the Izaak Walton hotel in Embu on September 9, 2024.
Senator Alexander Mudigi (left) and Gitonga Murugara (Tharaka) (right) during an elected leaders from Mt Kenya East meeting at the Izaak Walton hotel in Embu on September 9, 2024.
Shallow grave in Trans Nzoia
Police in Trans Nzoia exhumed the body of a woman which was wrapped in a blanket and buried in a shallow grave.
The woman has since been identified as Alice Chemutai, a resident of Kitale town.
Trans Nzoia DCI boss Paul Songok led homicide officers at the home in Kaliwa village, Waitaluk ward where the body was exhumed.
Songok said three suspects are in police custody in connection with her death and secret burial. The shallow grave was located behind a mud house.
Homicide officers digging a shallow grave at a home in Kaliwa village, Waitaluk ward in Trans Nzoia on September 10, 2024.Homicide officers digging a shallow grave at a home in Kaliwa village, Waitaluk ward in Trans Nzoia on September 10, 2024.Homicide officers digging a shallow grave at a home in Kaliwa village, Waitaluk ward in Trans Nzoia on September 10, 2024.The body of the woman being put in the police carHomicide officers digging a shallow grave at a home in Kaliwa village, Waitaluk ward in Trans Nzoia on September 10, 2024.
Harmony for Haiti
Various leaders on Sunday joined Kenyans for the Harmony for Haiti Concertat Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi.
The concert was a collaborative humanitarian and cultural initiative supported by the Kenya Against Violence Organisation as part of the larger ‘Africa4Haiti’ initiative.
Several leaders including Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, Foreign Affairs PS, Korir Sing'oei and ambassadors were among the attendees.
National police band performing during the Harmony for Haiti concert at Uhuru Gardens on September 8, 2024. Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'oei, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and other leaders join artistes on stage during the Harmony for Haiti concert at Uhuru Gardens on September 8, 2024.Princess Agwao from Cameroon performing during the Harmony for Haiti concert at Uhuru Gardens on September 8, 2024.Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'oei join artistes on stage during the Harmony for Haiti concert at Uhuru Gardens on September 8, 2024.Burundi dancers performing during the Harmony for Haiti Festival at Uhuru Gardens on September 8, 2024.
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