Kenya holds talks with Dominican Republic to have Nairobi-Santo Domingo direct flights
The Kenyan government is holding talks with the Dominican Republic to potentially have direct flights between Nairobi and Santo Domingo to boost economic ties.
In a statement on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Minister of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi stated that the direct flight will also enhance people-to-people ties between the two nations.
“The conversation also touched on the potential for direct flights between Nairobi and Santo Domingo, a move that would significantly boost economic and people-to-people ties,” read the statement in part.
Further, he stated that he had discussions with the Dominican Republic’s Minister for Industry, Commerce and MSMES Ito Bison on new frontiers in trade and investment between the two nations.
“We discussed linking our chambers of commerce to unlock value-addition ventures, especially in coffee, horticulture, and other high-potential exports, targeting the European Union and American markets,” read the statement.
This comes after Musalia Mudavadi and the Foreign Minister of the Dominican Republic Roberto Alvarez, signed the Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) in Santo Domingo.
The agreement signed on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 focusses on medical evacuation, repatriation of wounded persons and bodies, as well as the logistical access to the Dominican Territory of Kenya, and members of the MSSM support in Haiti.
Speaking after signing the MoU, the two leaders noted that the situation in neighbouring Haiti severely impacts the security of the Dominican Republic and other neighbouring Caribbean nations and that it is the responsibility of the international community to restore peace and stability in Haiti.
Agreement
Mudavadi stated that the agreement reiterates the government’s commitment to supporting the MSS Mission by establishing evacuation protocols and ensuring the safety and well-being of the Kenyan personnel in Haiti.
“We appreciate the cooperation of the Dominican Republic in the MSS Mission, which highlights the importance and value of nations coming together to achieve sustainable peace in the region for the greater good of humanity,” Musalia stated.
On his part, Alvarez stated that the MOU represents a genuine commitment to those who risk their lives to achieve a safer future for Haiti and the region.
“We are deeply satisfied to have provided medical care to about 20 MSS members, offering them the respectful, dignified and compassionate care they deserve for their exemplary courage and sacrifice in support of a brotherly nation and regional security,” he stated.
