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Welcome to the April-May 2021 issue of msafiri. All through this pandemic, our topmost priority has been to ensure that we provide the safest possible environment for our passengers and staff. In line with this, we are proud to announce that Kenya Ai

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It’s official! Season two of the groundbreaking TV series Wildlife Warriors is coming soon. Produced by WildlifeDirect, in partnership with Nairobi-based production house Vivid Features, the show shines a light on Africa’s conservation heroes who are

While I have a deep affection for all five species of vulture occurring in Botswana, I have a soft spot for the lappet-faced vulture. This started when I attended a site in the Okavango Delta where two wild dogs, several white-headed, white-backed an

I met my first mountain gorilla 26 years ago when conducting research at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The silverback was so accommodating to our presence. When I looked into his eyes, I felt a deep connection. Mountain gorillas are incredibly m

Painted dogs – aka African wild dogs – are highly social animals that are native to Africa and not found in the wild anywhere else on the planet. They live in small pockets across a handful of countries including Zimbabwe, the home of Painted Dog Con

All turtles hold a place in my heart, but that passion has turned into a mission to conserve them. One stunning species is the Nubian flapshell turtle (Cyclanorbis elegans). Not only is this the most endangered freshwater turtle in Africa, but until

Three species of elephants exist today, two in Africa and the Asian elephant – but millions of years ago, dozens existed. They are one of the most successful species on earth and they occupy virtually every habitat on land. Elephants are incredibly i

There is a lot to be learnt from cheetah; they are charismatic, graceful, agile, lethal and built for efficiency. Though slight in physique, they show great boldness and can fight and challenge much larger predators to defend their cubs. Solitary and

When 29-year-old Hazel Wachira joined Kenya Airways four year ago, she knew she was destined for big things. But little did she know among these would include leading a team that would make history by repurposing a B-787 Dreamliner for cargo purposes

As the Covid-19 pandemic progressed in 2020, Kenya Airways, through the cargo unit, helped move much-needed medical supplies from China and Europe to Africa. For example, the airline moved about 4,000 tonnes of personal protective equipment (PPE) for

Kenya is among the world’s largest flower exporters, with a third of roses sold in the EU coming from the East African country. Flowers are also Kenya’s second largest export after tea, employing about 100,000 people directly and close to two million

For more on KQ Cargo and the repurposed Dreamliner, see our special feature on pages 64-73. Kenya Airways has made aerospace history with the firstever repurposing of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner into a freighter, removing the seats to increase the aircra

What are your primary responsibilities? I support Ground Handling. This entails ensuring sound standards and procedures, and carrying out audits of processes in Kenya and in outstations to ensure these procedures are complied with. We also get involv

Kenya Airways has partnered with Revital Healthcare to distribute vital medical equipment across Africa and around the world. Based in Kilifi, Kenya, Revital is the only facility in Africa that is World Health Organization-approved to produce syringe

Kenya Airways recently welcomed Hon. Betty C. Maina, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and Enterprise Development, for a tour of its cargo centre. The visit saw the airline strengthen its collaboration with the Fresh Prod

KQ Cargo has resumed direct cargo operations between Nairobi and New Delhi in India. The weekly service will help support Kenya’s and the intra-African export market and provide a welcome lifeline to many local businesses reliant on overseas markets.

As part of Kenya Airways’ commitment to sustainability and to mark its 44th birthday, KQ staff recently held a tree-planting ceremony in the grounds of the airline’s head office. The initiative formed part of the Kenyan Ministry of Environment and Fo

Q Why did you want to become a pilot? Because I loved the idea of travel and looking at the world from above. Nobody in my village had ever become a pilot, nor seen one at close quarters, so I set out to become one, with the hope I could inspire othe

Being a member of the Flying Blue frequent flyer programme allows you to earn reward Miles every time you fly with Kenya Airways and our partner airlines. And what’s more it’s free to join. You can redeem your Miles for flights, upgrade your seat, or

“Two quotes have motivated me throughout my career and life,” says Martin Gitonga, Kenya Airways’ head of Network Planning and Alliances. The first comes from former US president Theodore Roosevelt, who said: “It is not the critic who counts; not the

Kenya Airways has partnered with the African Union (AU) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to become one of the first African airlines to implement the Trusted Travel Pass. The digital platform enables passengers to ve