Kenya Airways has confirmed the death of a passenger who had boarded one of its flights at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday, evening. A statement sent to media houses confirms the action.
The statement reads that the passenger developed breathing complications while boarding the flight which was scheduled to depart for Mombasa as he succumbed while being attended to by the medical personnel at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at around 7 pm.
Kenya Airways Statement
“Kenya Airways PLC (“KO”), regrets to announce that a passenger developed breathing difficulties this evening while boarding KQ612 that was scheduled to depart for Mombasa at 1900hours,” read the statement by KQ.
The statement adds that he died while the aircraft was on the ground to take off. “The passenger was pronounced dead by medical personnel at JKIA while the aircraft was still on the ground.”
The airline has regretted the incident noting the probe of the case. “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,” stated Kenya Airways.
However, the word in the streets from unconfirmed sources clarifies that it’s a senior electorate from Rift-Valley as the official statement to confirm the identity of the demise is yet to be made public.
