Kenya Airways has confirmed that a passenger died onboard a flight from Nairobi to Lagos on Tuesday night, October 6, 2026, after suffering a medical emergency.
According to the airline, the passenger was found unresponsive approximately 20 minutes before the aircraft was scheduled to land in Lagos.
The cabin crew responded to the medical emergency, but the passenger was pronounced dead following the incident.
Kenya Airways has expressed its condolences to the passenger’s family and loved ones.
The airline has not disclosed further details regarding the passenger’s identity or the circumstances surrounding the death.
