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Kenya Airways to handle FedEx in Nairobi

[ May 15, 2026   //   ]

Kenya Airways has signed a partnership to become FedEx’s ground handling partner in its home country.

Kenya Airways will support FedEx’s cargo operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, one of Africa’s busiest aviation and freight gateways. Kenya Airways operates ground handling services through its subsidiary, Kenya Airfreight Handling.

Kenya Airways acting group chief executive officer, Cpt. George Kamal, said: “This partnership with FedEx is a strong validation of Kenya Airways’ capability to deliver world-class ground handling services that meet international standards,” said Kamal. “It reinforces Nairobi’s role as a critical logistics and aviation gateway linking Africa to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America. As global trade patterns continue to evolve, we are positioning JKIA at the centre of efficient, reliable, and integrated cargo movement across the continent.”

The partnership is also expected to strengthen Kenya’s broader ambition to position JKIA as East Africa’s leading cargo consolidation and distribution centre.

Kenya is one of Africa’s largest air freight exporters, particularly for flowers, fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, and other high-value perishables.

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