This archive report was first published on 8 July 2020.
On July 15, 2020, air transport is set to resume in Kenya, with Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia assuring the public that measures are in place to ensure a safe travel experience.
According to CS Macharia, passengers and tourists arriving in Kenya from other countries will not be subjected to mandatory quarantine if they do not show any symptoms of COVID-19.
CS Macharia made the announcement during a press briefing at Transcom House in Nairobi, citing the need to encourage tourism and boost the sector, which took a deep dive when the pandemic struck the country in March this year.
However, he noted that individuals showing symptoms such as body temperatures above 37.5 degree Celsius, a persistent cough, difficulty in breathing, and other flu-like symptoms will be quarantined.
CS Macharia added that in cases where there is a suspected case of the coronavirus, crew members shall be quarantined at home while those within two rows of the passenger with symptoms shall be tested.
“Where there is a suspected case of COVID-19 on the flight, the crew shall be quarantined at home. If they test negative for COVID-19, they shall be allowed to resume normal duties. Where layovers are necessary, crew members shall not be allowed to leave their hotel rooms, except in cases of emergency,” he said.
Only 5 airlines have so far confirmed that they will begin operations on July 15, including Kenya Airways, JamboJet, Aim Air, Boskovic Air, and Scenic Safaris.
