Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen flanked by his Tourism counterpart Dr Alfred Mutua and Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir received the first direct flight from Dubai to Mombasa by the flyDubai airline which touched down at the Moi International Airport in Mombasa on Wednesday January 17.

According to CS Murkomen the airline, which was accorded clearance to begin direct flights to Mombasa in May 2023 by the Kenyan government, will have four scheduled weekly flights, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

“The launch of this route is monumental for Kenya’s aviation sector and the people of the Coast region since it will increase tourist arrivals to Mombasa from across flyDubai networks leading to the growth of the hospitality and tourism sector, creation of jobs directly and indirectly, and the revitalisation of the economies of the City of Mombasa and the region at large,” stated the cabinet Secretary.

“As a Ministry, we will continue to capitalise on the visa-free policy initiated by H.E. the President, to encourage more partnerships with key players in the aviation sector and engage in mutually beneficial discussions that will result in increased tourist arrivals, job creation and overall growth of the country’s economy,” he added.

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