Kenya is targeting a major increase in tourist arrivals from the Middle East, backed by new marketing partnerships with global aviation giants Emirates and Qatar Airways. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will combine international air connectivity with targeted destination marketing campaigns designed to turn traveller interest into bookings and arrivals...

Emirates has launched its third daily service between Dubai and Nairobi, with the inaugural flight EK717 arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 05:00 am on July 1, 2026. This expansion brings the total to 21 weekly flights on the route, significantly bolstering global connectivity and supporting Kenya’s tourism and trade sectors. Flight EK717 departs Dubai at 01:20 and arrives...