This archive report was first published on 9 July 2020.
As Kenya prepares to reopen its airspace for domestic and international flights, the Transport Ministry has introduced new guidelines to curb the spread of COVID-19.
According to Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia, passengers arriving in the country will not be required to undergo 14 days of quarantine unless they show signs of the virus, such as high temperatures.
“Passengers shall be exempted from quarantine on arrival if their body temperatures are below 37.5° and they show no Covid-19 symptoms,” said Macharia.
Additionally, airlines will not be required to drastically reduce the number of passengers on their flights, as long as they maintain a capacity of at least 75%.
Passengers will also be required to present a COVID-19 free certificate before boarding flights, and airlines are expected to test passengers before departure to ensure compliance with international health regulations.
Other new guidelines include allowing passengers to travel with their drivers to the airport for late-night flights, and the resumption of the Standard Gauge Railway commuter train next Monday.
These measures are aimed at ensuring the safe reopening of Kenya's airspace and minimizing the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
