Kenya and Angola agree to ensure the resumption of Kenya Airways’ direct flights to Luanda

Kenya and Angola have agreed to work together to ensure the resumption of Kenya Airways’ direct flights to Luanda beginning March this year. 

The national carrier suspended direct flights to Luanda, Angola in August 2020 as part of a cost reduction following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Also affected were seven other African destinations of Bamako (Mali), Brazzaville (Republic of Congo), Mogadishu (Somalia), Khartoum (Sudan), Djibouti, Blantyre (Malawi) and Maputo (Mozambique).

The announcement was made Wednesday following a meeting between President William Ruto and his Angolan counterpart João Lourenço at the Angolan presidential palace in Luanda.

State House said Angola will further work towards reciprocating Kenya’s gesture and waive visa requirements for Kenyans visiting the country.

The presidency said the decision marks a significant step in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.

“We welcome Angola’s decision to work with Kenya in facilitating the resumption of Kenya Airways’ direct flights to Luanda from March.