News / Kenya puts new focus on cool chains as KQ gains pharma accreditation

Kenya has stepped up its standards in pharmaceuticals handling via its flag-carrier’s facility in Nairobi, but some flower exports could be heading to key markets by sea.

Kenya Airways Cargo was awarded the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification by IATA for its KQ facility in Nairobi, which formally endorses the airline’s sustained ability to safely handle high-value, time-sensitive and temperature-controlled transport of pharmaceuticals.

KQ Cargo contracted MDG, an Italy-based consultant to support the airline by conducting a gap analysis. ...