Kenya Airways is set to start daily flights to Nigeria as part of its plan to connect Kenya with the world. This announcement was made by Samuel Mogere, the acting Kenyan High Commissioner to Nigeria, during the Magical Kenya roadshow in Abuja.
The aim of this initiative is to make it easier for people to travel between Nigeria and Kenya.
Currently, Kenya Airways operates four flights a week between Nairobi and Abuja. These flights run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
In addition to increasing flight frequency, the Kenyan government has introduced an online e-visa application process to simplify visa acquisition for travelers heading to Kenya.
Mogere emphasized that Kenya is committed to the vision of a unified Africa, as demonstrated by its support for the African Continental Free Trade Area. He highlighted Kenya’s efficient legal system and President’s agenda of promoting Pan-Africanism.
“We work toward implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area to help usher in the kind of deep reforms necessary to enhance long-term growth in Kenya and Africa at large.”
“Our legal system is extremely efficient. The belief of Kenya’s presidential agenda is one Africa, one people. Pan Africa is the top agenda of our president. This has actually opened lots of free entries to Kenya,’’ he said.
Kenya Airways is the second-largest airline in East Africa and operates in 35 countries, with 41 international destinations. Originally owned by the Kenyan government, the airline was privatized in 1996.