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Kenya Bans Flights to Somalia Amid Diplomatic Ties

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 11 May 2021.

Kenya's decision to ban flights to and from Somalia has raised eyebrows, coming just a week after the two countries restored diplomatic ties.

According to sources, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Director General, Captain Gilbert Kibe, confirmed the ban, stating that it was an order they had received.

Although the reason behind the ban remains unclear, the move is seen as a significant development in the complex relationship between the two nations.

Published on May 11, 2021

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