Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed a partnership with FedEx, becoming the American carrier’s ground handling partner in Kenya. The agreement marks the first time FedEx has selected Kenya Airways for ground handling operations.
Under the partnership, Kenya Airways will support FedEx’s cargo handling operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, one of Africa’s busiest aviation and freight gateways.
Kenya Airways Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Cpt. George Kamal said the partnership represents a major endorsement of Kenya Airways’ operational standards and Nairobi’s strategic importance in global trade connectivity.
“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 center 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 center as continental trade accelerates under frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Kenya remains one of Africa’s largest air freight exporters, particularly in flowers, fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, and other high-value perishables that rely on fast and dependable cargo connectivity.
With the FedEx agreement, Kenya Airways further solidifies its role in shaping Africa’s evolving aviation logistics landscape. Kenya Airways operates ground handling services through its subsidiary, Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited (KAHL), which provides cargo handling and warehousing services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi.
The business supports the handling of imports, exports, transit cargo, and specialized shipments, including perishables and pharmaceuticals, positioning JKIA as a key regional cargo gateway in East Africa.
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