Kenya Airways Unveils Special Hub for Government Officials

Kenya Airways has announced the launch of the Asante Executive Hub, at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi (KICC) today on September 23, 2024.

“We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Asante Executive Hub, an innovative travel center designed specifically for government officials, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi,” the statement by Kenya Airways read in part. 

Present during the announcement and launch of the hub were the Kenya Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Allan Kilavuka, and Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, Julius Thairu.

Also, in attendance, were other high-profile figures including Principal Secretary for the State Department of Transport, Mohammed Dhagar, Principal Administrative Secretary for Public Service, Arthur Osiya, and KICC Chief Executive Officer, James Mwaura.

Kenya Airways Asante Travel Hub to Solve Travel Challenges

The travel hub is intended to provide superior customer care, inclusive of priority ticketing, personalized travel itineraries, and tailored travel solutions for government officials.

Government officials have faced different challenges before regarding their travel activities. Among the challenges touch on the officials’ travel logistics which involve travel schedules and securing visas.

The hub will also solve security-related issues that face government officials during travel. It will ensure reliability and enhance secure travel arrangements for the officials.

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The hub will be situated at KICC making it easy for the government officials to access it whenever they are planning to travel.

Govt Officials Travel Limit

Mid last year after a public uproar from the public on frequent travels abroad by government officials President Ruto was forced to announce new travel guidelines for government officials.

In a statement that was issued by Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, indicated that all travel abroad by government officials should not exceed 45 days in a year.

In addition, the guidelines outlined that no government officials should be out of the country for more than seven days in a row.

The office of the Chief of Staff noted that the guidelines were coined because of numerous travel requests from the government officials experienced then.

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In an article published by NTV Felix Koskei stated: “Unfortunately, this office has observed a less-than-optimal compliance standard, which has resulted in a breach of some of the prescribed measures, numerous late requests, and consequently, difficulties in obtaining the prudence and cost-effectiveness, objective originally anticipated.”

It is anticipated that the Asante Travel Hub will therefore solve challenges facing government official travel at the same time ensuring adherence to the earlier outlined guidelines.

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