Kenya Airways has formally proposed the establishment of a secondary hub in Accra, Ghana, as part of its strategy to deepen its presence in West Africa and strengthen connections to international markets.
The request was made by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, during his official visit to Accra on May 7, 2025. He was accompanied by Kenya Airways Group CEO Allan Kilavuka and conveyed a goodwill message from President William Ruto to Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
Chirchir emphasized that the proposed hub in Accra aligns with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework, which promotes intra-African trade, economic integration, and cross-border mobility. The AfCFTA Secretariat is based in Accra, further positioning the Ghanaian capital as a strategic location for pan-African initiatives.
“We aim to strengthen people-to-people links and commercial ties under the AfCFTA vision. Establishing a Kenya Airways hub in Accra will significantly improve connectivity between West Africa and global destinations,” Chirchir shared in a social media update.
Kenya Airways currently serves several West African nations—including Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Liberia, Cameroon, and Sierra Leone. According to ch-aviation data, the airline operates daily flights between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Accra, with additional frequencies on certain days using its Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The proposed secondary hub would enhance Accra’s position as a regional aviation center, improve cargo and passenger mobility, and contribute to economic growth through trade, tourism, and investment. The move also comes as Ghana prepares to launch its own national airline, for which a strategic framework is being developed by a government-appointed task force.
As West Africa looks to expand its aviation footprint, Kenya Airways’ interest in Accra could mark a pivotal step in shaping the continent’s air transport network and advancing the goals of the AfCFTA.