Kenya Airways restores flights to Kinshasa after staff released
The national carrier will resume its daily fights to the DRC capital on Wednesday.
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In a statement on Monday night, the airline confirmed “that military authorities in Kinshasa have unconditionally released our two employees who had been detained since 19 April 2024.”
“We reiterate that our employees are innocent and were only carrying out their duties in strict adherence to the laid out procedures. We stand by their excellence and will continue to support them,” it added.
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POSITION STATEMENT: Kenya Airways confirms the release of detained employees & flight resumption to Kinshasa pic.twitter.com/V5y93dEZ6s
— Official Kenya Airways (@KenyaAirways) May 6, 2024Earlier on Monday, Kenya announced that it had successfully secured the release of KQ personnel from the DRC.Foreign Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei said this followed vigorous diplomatic efforts by Nairobi.
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