Placing Kenya on the red list is devastating for locals, and defies logic
Disappointing, frustrating, and deeply worrying, the ripple effects will damage tourism, conservation efforts and diplomatic relations
5 April 2021 • 12:30pm This is a catastrophe for tourism : the UK s decision to place Kenya on its red list could cause long-term damage
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Relations between Kenya and the UK historically run deep. From trade to tourism, military defence partnerships and even co-operation with trials of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, strong ties have bound an enduring friendship over the decades. Attracting thousands of British travellers every year, the East African nation is considered the birthplace of safari – the Swahili word for ‘journey’. The countries share a colourful and connected past, but in a matter of moments those links have been severed following a rash, haphazard and somewhat surprising decision by Britain to red list its closest African ally from
Kenya Airways launches direct Mombasa-Entebbe flight
Wednesday March 17 2021
By GERALD ANDAE
Summary
Kenya Airways has brought competition to the doors of its subsidiary Jambojet and Uganda Airlines with the introduction of direct flights between Kisumu-Mombasa-Entebbe routes ahead of Easter holidays next month.
Uganda Airlines started Entebbe- Mombasa flights last year after reviving its national carrier after over 10 years out of operation.
Mombasa is a favourite destination for Ugandan tourists with the country topping the list of visitors coming to Kenya.
Kenya Airways has brought competition to the doors of its subsidiary Jambojet and Uganda Airlines with the introduction of direct flights between Kisumu-Mombasa-Entebbe routes ahead of Easter holidays next month .
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