A passenger has died after suffering a medical emergency aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos, the airline has confirmed.
According to Kenya Airways, the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at around 9:20pm Nigerian time, as the aircraft was approaching Lagos.
The passenger was found unresponsive approximately 20 minutes before the scheduled landing.
The cabin crew immediately administered first aid in line with their training and activated the airline’s emergency procedures.
The aircraft landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 9:41pm, where medical personnel were waiting to attend to the passenger.
However, after conducting a further examination, the medical team confirmed that the passenger had died.
Kenya Airways expressed its condolences to the deceased passenger’s family and friends, while assuring those affected that it was respecting the privacy and dignity of everyone involved.
The airline said it is providing the necessary support and is working closely with the deceased’s family, local authorities and aviation regulators as the matter is handled.
The airline issued the incident update through its Corporate Communications department on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
