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Kenya has officially asked the Ghanaian government to allow Kenya Airways (KQ) to set up a secondary hub in Accra, aiming to improve air connectivity across West Africa and to international destinations.
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The request was made on May 8, 2025, by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir during a meeting with Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama.
In a statement, Chirchir said the hub would not only strengthen Accra’s position as a regional aviation center but also promote trade, tourism, investment, and broader economic growth in both Ghana and West Africa.
He emphasized that the initiative supports the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which has its headquarters in Accra, by fostering regional integration and expanding intra-African trade.
Chirchir also highlighted the long-standing diplomatic and commercial relations between Kenya and Ghana, noting that both countries are eager to deepen cooperation under the Binational Commission Cooperation Framework.
The proposed hub is seen as a strategic step in Kenya’s efforts to enhance its role in African air travel while complementing Ghana’s own goals in developing its aviation sector and economy.
Kenya Airways currently serves several West African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Senegal, and Cameroon.
KQ Faces Sanctions in Nigeria
The announcement coincides with a setback for Kenya Airways in Nigeria, where the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned the airline for violating consumer protection regulations.
The penalties stem from an incident involving a confrontation between KQ staff and Nigerian passenger Gloria Omisore, which went viral on social media.
According to NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimungu, the authority issued a formal sanction letter on May 7, citing violations such as failure to provide care, inadequate disclosure of travel terms, lack of timely responses to regulatory inquiries, unprocessed refunds, and lost baggage.
The airline has been given a seven-day deadline to refund and compensate the affected passengers.
