A passenger has died after suffering a medical emergency aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi, Kenya, to Lagos, Nigeria.
Kenya Airways confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, noting that it occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as the aircraft approached Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
According to the airline, the passenger became unresponsive at about 9:20 p.m. Nigerian time, approximately 20 minutes before the flight landed.
Kenya Airways stated that the flight experienced a medical emergency at around 21:20 hours local time, with the passenger found unresponsive shortly before landing in Lagos.
The aircraft touched down at Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 9:41 p.m., after which medical personnel boarded the plane to attend to the passenger.
However, the medical team subsequently confirmed that the passenger had died.
The airline expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and friends while apologising for any inconvenience caused by the incident.
“We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and apologise for any inconvenience this incident may have caused. We uphold and respect the privacy and dignity of all involved,” the airline said.
Kenya Airways added that it was working with the deceased passenger’s family, relevant authorities and aviation regulators to provide necessary assistance and facilitate the required procedures following the death.