Kenya, Japan set to introduce direct flights

Directs flights from Tokyo to Nairobi could begin soon. This is after Japan Ambassador to Kenya Okaniwa Ken held talks with Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula on areas of mutual interest between the countries.

The Ambassador who has been in the country on a tour of duty since December 2021 indicated that he is exploring possibilities of commencing direct flights from Tokyo to Nairobi.

The two also held discussions on manufacturing, climate change, waste management systems and Japan-Kenya exchange programme in technical skills and expertise.

The ambassador indicated that Kenya is a great business partner saying that Japan is open for exchange programmes among Members of Parliament in the two Houses.

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula acknowledged the huge contribution made by the Japanese government in the development sector including, technology, infrastructure and motorcycle.

He particularly appreciated the role played by the Tokyo International Conference on Africa Development (TICAD) in creating a forum for exchange of ideas and learning for countries across the world.