This archive report was first published on 15 July 2020.
Kenya Airways resumed domestic flights on July 15, 2020, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia flagged off the first flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi to Mombasa's Moi International Airport, while Governor Anyang' Nyong'o flagged off another flight destined for Nairobi from Kisumu International Airport.
Kenya Airways operated two flights daily to Mombasa and one flight daily to Kisumu, with plans to review and increase frequencies as demand peaks.
Passengers were required to adhere to safety protocols while onboard, including wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.
Kenya Airports Authority had put in place recommended health and safety protocols, which would be continuously reviewed and updated as necessary.
According to Alex Gitari, Ag. Managing Director of Kenya Airports Authority, passengers and airport users were requested to familiarize themselves with the new protocols and strictly observe them to safeguard the health and safety of all airport users.
The resumption of domestic flights was seen as a major step towards the recovery of Kenya's economy, which had been severely impacted by the pandemic.
President Uhuru Kenyatta had announced earlier that domestic flights would resume on July 15, while international flights would resume on August 1.
