Another passenger has died aboard a Kenya Airways plane headed to Mombasa from Nairobi.
Confirming the incident, the airline issued a statement noting that the unnamed passenger passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
Kenya Airways did not, however, disclose the identity of the person but we have learnt the deceased is a newly-elected deputy governor.
“Kenya Airways PLC (“KQ”), regrets to announce that a passenger developed breathing difficulties this
evening while boarding KQ612 that was scheduled to depart for Mombasa at 1900hours.
The passenger was pronounced dead by medical personnel at JKIA while the aircraft was still on
ground.
The JKIA Health and Security agencies are currently handling the issue. We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time,” the statement reads.
Position Statement on Demise of Passenger at JKIA pic.twitter.com/04Sn7dt5uD
— Kenya Airways (@KenyaAirways) September 14, 2022
