Sudan Embassy has announced that it has agreed with Kenya on resumption of flights between Nairobi and Khartoum, as it considers lifting the ban on tea imports.
At a function marking the first anniversary of the Fasher Massacre, Sudanese Ambassador to Kenya, Kamal Gubara Muhammad Salih, said that following engagement by the Embassy with Jubba Airways and representatives of the travel industry, the airline has announced plans to launch direct flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and Khartoum International Airport, targeting the first week of December 2026.
The restoration of this direct connection would significantly facilitate travel between our two countries, reduce Journey times and support trade, business, tourism and family visits. It would also strengthen people-to-people relations and create opportunities for closer economic cooperation.
“The Embassy welcomes Jubba Airways’ initiative and appreciates the cooperation of the airline and other stakeholders in advancing this undertaking. We regard this development as an important outcome of our continuing efforts to promote bilateral cooperation and pursue practical initiatives that serve the mutual interests of Sudan and Kenya,” said Mr Salih.
The Embassy also announced that following sustained requests and appeals from Kenyans, including tea farmers, traders, exporters, and representatives of various stakeholders in Kenya’s tea sector, the process of lifting the ban on Kenyan tea exports to Sudan has reached its final stages.
This positive development provides renewed impetus for business communities in both countries to resume engagement and preparations, paving the way for a new chapter of mutually beneficial cooperation in the longstanding relations between Sudan and Kenya.
Sudan suspended it import of Kenyan tea ine year ago after the Khartoum government protested against Kenya’s continued hosting of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader, Muhammed Hemedti in Nairobi after the El Fasher massacres
One year ago, following an 18-month siege, the RSF militia stormed the city on 26 October 2025 and perpetrated horrific atrocities against its inhabitants. During the siege, civilians were deliberately deprived of food, medicine and other essential supplies. The takeover was followed by mass killings, attacks on patients in hospitals, and the rape and sexual abuse of women and girls.
These crimes represent grave violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The United Nations Human Rights Office has documented more than 6,000 killings during the first three days of the RSF’s final offensive, while international and regional bodies have condemned the atrocities and called for accountability.
The Government of the Republic of the Sudan calls upon the international community to move beyond expressions of condemnation and take effective measures to ensure that those responsible for these crimes, as well as those who support and enable them, are held accountable. The protection of civilians, the provision of humanitarian assistance and the prevention of further atrocities must remain urgent international priorities.
“We honour the memory of the victims of El Fasher and stand in solidarity with their families and all Sudanese people who continue to endure the consequences of this war. Their suffering must not be forgotten, and justice must prevail,” said Mr Salih.
The Ambassador said that the Embassy remain committed to strengthening Sudan’s relations with Kenya and advancing initiatives that bring tangible benefits to our two peoples.
