Jambojet relaunches Nairobi-Entebbe route after seven-year break
The airline operated its inaugural flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday, marking its return to the Ugandan market.
Nairobi-based low-cost carrier Jambojet has reintroduced daily flights between Nairobi and Entebbe, ending a seven-year hiatus. The airline commenced operations on Thursday, departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Entebbe International Airport. Jambojet's CEO, Karanja Ndegwa, emphasized the route's importance in facilitating trade, tourism, and investment between Kenya and Uganda.
The resumption comes after the airline suspended the service in 2019 due to various industry challenges, notably the COVID-19 pandemic. Jambojet, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways, had operated the route intermittently for two years before ceasing entirely in 2019.
The Kenya Tourism Board's CEO, June Chepkemei, expressed the government's dedication to bolstering the route as part of broader tourism development initiatives. Namwamba, Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda, underscored the enduring demand for travel between the two nations and welcomed the route's comeback. He highlighted the need for Jambojet to leverage the downtime to enhance its services, as travelers now have a wider range of options.
Teresia Mbaika, Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development, announced that the government was actively modernizing and expanding JKIA, aiming to enhance the passenger experience. She urged Jambojet to capitalize on the growing demand by increasing flight frequencies and elevating customer service standards to attract and retain more passengers.
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