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Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy Doubles Nigerian Traffic, KQ Eyes Lagos Expansion, Abuja Relaunch

Posted on July 20, 2026July 21, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Chief Commercial and Customer Officer of Kenya Airways has said that his country’s visa policy has seen a huge growth in arrivals from Nigeria. Although he has no accurate statistics on the number of Nigerians entering the country, he disclosed while speaking with Aviation Metric recently that this has also benefited Kenya Airways, as its numbers have doubled since the borders opened. Speaking to Aviation Metric at a colourful dinner and award celebration to…

Kenya Airways in strategic interline partnership talks with Nigerian carrier

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…Increases capacity by 21%, raises frequencies to ten on Lagos route The national airline of Kenya, Kenya Airways is in discussions for a strategic partnership and Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) with a Nigerian carrier (name withheld). While not mentioning the name of the carrier, there are indications that the carrier in question is one of the airlines under the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Receivership. The collaboration according to the airline aims to…