KQ diverts select JKIA flights to Mombasa, Tanzania over poor weather

In a statement, KQ explained that passengers should anticipate delays in departures and arrivals in Nairobi but assured them that all measures were being taken for their well-being. 

"We wish to inform our customers that we have this morning, diverted to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro, some of our flights that were scheduled to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This is due to poor visibility caused by adverse weather conditions," the statement read in part. 

"As a result, we expect some delays in departures and arrivals in Nairobi. We understand that this may cause inconvenience, but please be assured that we have taken all necessary safety measures and the well-being of our crew, and customers are our number one priority."

A spot-check on Flight Radar 24 showed that from 5:00 am, nine flights were diverted from JKIA, four were cancelled and four experienced delays.