KQ adds extra flights to Kisumu ahead of Raila Odinga’s burial
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17 - Kenya Airways (KQ) has increased and upgraded its flights to Kisumu International Airport to accommodate high travel demand ahead Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya Airways (KQ) has increased and upgraded flights to Kisumu International Airport to meet high travel demand ahead of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s burial on Sunday.
- KQ added three extra flights and upgraded five others on the Nairobi–Kisumu route between Friday and Monday.
- The national carrier stated that two additional flights, KQ656 and KQ658, will depart for Kisumu on Friday, and an extra flight, KQ650, on Saturday.
- A return flight from Nairobi to Kisumu is currently priced at about Sh25,160 due to the surge in demand.
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Tributes Highlight Raila Odinga's Legacy; KQ Adds Flights for Burial - October 2025
Analysts at the first Mentoria Fireside Chat praised the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for significantly enhancing Indo-Kenya relations, highlighting India's contributions to Kenya's prosperity. Honoring his legacy, analysts urged Kenya to strengthen partnerships with India in capacity building, university exchanges, health sciences, technology, and manufacturing. Beyond his political career, Raila Odinga was also described as a successful entrepreneur who built a diverse business empire in Kenya. In preparation for his burial on Sunday, Kenya Airways (KQ) has increased and upgraded flights to Kisumu International Airport to meet the high travel demand.
