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Kenya Airways (KQ) has made its maiden non-stop flight to Dubai International Airport from Mombasa, Kenya.  The flight from Moi International Airport marked the second hub, other than its Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, that the carrier connects passengers directly to the UAE. Operated by a Boeing 737-800 with registration number KQ306 aircraft, the flight carrying 145 passengers was flagged off by His Excellency Rigathi Gachagua, the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya in the presence of Hon. Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport and Public Works, Hon. Penina Malonza – Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Wildlife and Heritage, H.E. Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir – Governor of Mombasa County, Mr Alex Gitari – Managing Director – Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), John Chirchir – Ag. CEO, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) among other key stakeholders. “Kenya’s air transport has what it takes to drive the economy. From exports of cargo to our renown agricultural produce, to our magnificent touristic attractions. The launch of this flight marks yet another dynamic that will go a long way to sustain millions of jobs from the tourism sector in the Coast region. By connecting the Kenyan Coast to Middle East directly, the travel time is effectively reduced thereby making Kenya the most attractive destination for the Middle East holiday seekers,” said the Deputy President as he lauded Kenya Airways and flagged off the flight to Dubai. Speaking at the same event, Hon. Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, Cabinet Secretary for Roads, Transport and Public Works said, “We acknowledge the important role that the aviation industry plays in the growth of our economy and the tourism sector. As a Ministry, we are keen to rally all stakeholders towards unlocking …

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