Kenya has officially asked the Ghanaian government for permission to let Kenya Airways (KQ) set up a second hub in Accra. This move aims to boost air connections not only within West Africa but also to international locations.
During his official trip to Accra, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir relayed a personal message of good will from President William Ruto to both Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and the citizens of Ghana. The secretary also made this appeal at the same event.
“To foster greater personal connections among individuals and bolster economic ties to reinforce intra-African commerce as outlined by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), I asked President Mahama to contemplate permitting Kenya Airways to set up a second hub in Accra,” stated Chirchir.
He stated that the proposal is in line with the wider objectives of the AfCFTA agreement, whose headquarters for the secretariat is located in Accra, aiming to enhance regional integration and foster economic growth throughout the continent.
Chirchir observed that Kenya and Ghana have maintained strong diplomatic and economic relations for years and are dedicated to enhancing collaboration via the Binational Commission Cooperation Framework.
At present, Kenya Airways runs routes to multiple West African nations such as Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Senegal, and Cameroon.
He stated that setting up an additional hub in Accra would strategically place Ghana as a crucial air transit point for the area, thereby strengthening trade, tourism, and investment connections between West Africa and the global community.
He further stated that this strategic hub would boost Accra’s status as a key aviation center in the region and contribute to economic growth in Ghana and the wider West African area.
This shift is anticipated to bolster Kenya’s aim of becoming a key figure in intra-African connections, whilst also aligning with Ghana’s goals for advancing its aviation sector, fostering trade, and encouraging investments.
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