This archive report was first published on 20 June 2020.
Kenya Airways is set to evacuate more Kenyans who have been stuck in India since March, when the country was placed under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The evacuation is scheduled to take place next week, with a Kenya Airways plane, KQ 224, departing from Mumbai on June 23, 2020, at 0900 hours and expected to arrive in Nairobi at 1245 hours.
India has been a popular destination for Kenyans seeking medical treatment, but the lockdown left many stranded after flights were cancelled.
Kenya also suspended international flights, further complicating the situation for those stranded abroad.
Those who will be evacuated will be required to pay for their airfare, with economy class tickets costing between Sh67,500 and business class tickets costing Sh95,000.
Passengers will also be required to produce a clearance certificate from an accredited health facility confirming they are coronavirus-free upon arrival in Nairobi.
Upon arrival, they will be required to undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine period.
