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November 19, 2025
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Kenya defends role in Gaza–South Africa Flight Controversy

Kenya defends role in Gaza–South Africa Flight Controversy

According to the Palestinian Embassy in South Africa, the group left Israel’s Ramon Airport and travelled to the country via Nairobi “without any prior notice or coordination.” - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has refuted claims that Kenya is a human trafficking hub, following a controversy involving 153 Palestinians who traveled from Gaza to South Africa via Nairobi.

  • 153 Palestinians from Gaza traveled to South Africa through Nairobi on a mysterious chartered flight.
  • Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi stated that the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority had proper records of the aircraft.
  • South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered a probe into the incident after the group initially faced entry issues at OR Tambo International Airport.

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