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: Kenya has requested the government of Ghana to allow Kenya Airways (KQ) to establish a secondary hub in Accra.

The request to allow KQ, which flies to over 50 destinations across its network, was made by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir during an official visit to the West African nation.

"In the spirit of enhancing people-to-people contacts and advancing commercial linkages to strengthen intra-Africa trade envisioned under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), I requested H.E. Mahama to consider allowing Kenya Airways to establish a secondary hub in Accra," said Chirchir in a statement as seen by

At the moment, Kenya flies to several destinations in West African nations. These include Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Senegal, and Cameroon.

By setting up a secondary hub in Accra, KQ, as the airline is known by its international code, would strategically position Ghana as a key aviation gateway to the region.

The move would foster stronger trade, tourism, and investment ties between West Africa and the rest of the world.

"The strategic hub would enhance Accra as a hub, foster connectivity between West Africa and global markets, grow trade, tourism, investment, and economic prosperity in Ghana and the Western region," he said.

The airline in March 2024 said that it will start flying to London's Gatwick Airport starting Wednesday, July 2, as part of its expansion plan.

The airline said that flights to Gatwick would operate three times per week (Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday) out of Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

This move meant that KQ customers would have the option to fly to London either through Heathrow Airport or via Gatwick Airport.

Apart from expanding its foray into new destinations, KQ has been adding frequencies into new routes so that it can carry many passengers to net in more sales across its network.

Kenya Airways has been expanding its wings across the globe in a move aimed at raking in more sales.

In other news, Kenya Airways on Friday, May 02 named its Boeing 737-800 type of plane after its Burundi station manager Caroline Ndonga.

Her name emerged top out of all the other contenders who were eyeing the coveted recognition that also attracted top names such as Eliud Kipchoge.

Ndonga has worked with Kenya Airways in different capacities, including as the supervisor of operations in Kisumu county where the airline has operations.

Source: TUKO.co.ke