A Kenya Airways plane bound for Dar es Salaam was forced to make a return to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Sunday due to a medical emergency.

A statement from KQ said flight KQ484 operating from Nairobi to Tanzania’s Capital City returned to JKIA shortly after departure due to the emergency.

Upon arrival the plane was received by medical personnel and the necessary health and safety protocols were followed.

“Passengers were briefed and provided with guidance in line with health and safety regulations. Upon attending to the emergency, the flight was cleared for taker to Dar es Salaam at 15:54hrs,” read the statement.

Kenya Airways has since apologized to its customers for the inconvenience.

 “The safety and well-being of our guests and crew remain our highest priority. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate the patience and understanding of our guests during this period.”