The government on Thursday lifted the ban on flights to and from Somalia. "The Government of Kenya has taken due consideration of intercessions made and has decided to re-open Kenya's airspace to all flights originating from Somalia and emanating from Kenya to Somalia," the statement said. The statement further said that existing Covid-19 protocols will apply to all passengers from Somalia to Kenya, as directed by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. On May 31, the Kenyan government reiterated the ban on flights to Somalia, saying that it was prompted by the severance of diplomatic relations between the two countries. "The Ministry reiterates that Humanitarian flights must strictly be used for humanitarian purposes to avoid a possible declaration by the government of Kenya of a full lockdown on all flights."

Source: The Star June 10, 2021 12:47 UTC