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With just a few days remaining to this year’s festive season, renowned airline 748 Air Services has increased its flight frequency to coastal towns of Mombasa and Ukunda.

In the changes announced on Wednesday November 17, 2021, the airline said this is part of its plans to strengthen its presence in key domestic routes as the peak season approaches.

Fly 748 will adjust departure and arrival times to Mombasa and Ukunda as from December 1, 2021.

According to the airline’s Managing Director Moses Mwangi, the number of people traveling for leisure to the Kenyan Coast has increased as a result of lifting of the curfew and more people getting vaccinated.

The carrier has introduced a third midday frequency to Mombasa, making it three daily flights to the destination.

Consequently, departure and arrival times for flights in this route have changed. The first flight from JKIA will now depart from 9.00 AM and arrive at Moi International Airport by 10.00 Am.

The midday flight will depart from JKIA at 1.00p.m and return from Moi International Airport at 3.00 p.m. The evening flight to Mombasa will leave at 5.00 p.m and depart from Moi International Airport at 7.00 p.m.

For Ukunda route, a morning frequency has been introduced for travellers with the flight departing from JKIA at 8.30 am.

748 Air Services Chairman Ahmed Jibril said that for the airline to meet demand during peak tourism season and ensure their customers continue to seamlessly get the best service with no delays, they have added 2 Dash 8-Q400s to our fleet.

The newly acquired 2 Bombardier Dash 8 – Q400 aircraft will cater to the anticipated surge in customer numbers on these routes over the coming festive season.

Daily flights to Kisumu have been reduced to one afternoon frequency.

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Fly 748 Air Services (K) Ltd, a reliable aviation company that provides both air charter services and scheduled services has launched cheap daily flights from Nairobi to Malindi.

The flights will be taking off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Kenya’s Coastal town.

The route will now see passengers enjoy a very competitive return ticket cost starting from as low as KEs 10,700.

Fly 748’s fast and versatile Dash 8-Q400 fleet with a capacity of 78 passengers will be flying the route.

The new Nairobi-Malindi route comes just a month after the airline opened its Mombasa offices.

The opening of the Mombasa offices aimed at supporting recovery of hospitality sector that bore the biggest brunt of COVID-19 pandemic.

According to 748 Air Services Chairman Ahmed Jibril, the new route will help more domestic travellers experience the best of Malindi at very competitive rates.

Speaking during the launch of the Nairobi-Malindi route on Friday October 1, 2021, Mr. Jibril said 748 Air will also be contributing significantly to full recovery of hotel establishments in the Coastal areas by boosting their foot traffic.

The new routes first flight departed JKIA in Nairobi at 12:00p.m. on Friday for Malindi and left the coastal city for the capital at 02:00 p.m.

To allow you plan well ahead and have much more time to enjoy the splendour of Malindi, 748 Air Services Managing Director Moses Mwangi said the airline will work to ensure zero flight cancellations and delays.

Malindi now brings the airline’s domestic routes to five, having already operations to Mombasa, Kisumu, Ukunda and Maasai Mara.

The airline started its aggressive expansion of its domestic scheduled flights in May, with two daily flights between Nairobi and Kisumu and later on started operations in Mombasa and Diani.

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The row between Kenya Airways and renown Airline 748 air services and African express Airways may lead to contempt Proceedings against KQ Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka and Board Chairman, Michael Joseph.

This is after the duo defied court orders preventing the KQ agents from causing disturbance and executing evictions orders against 748 Air Services and African Express Airways.

According to African Express lawyers, KQ has refused to grant access to AFEX and the CEO and Chairman are likely to be cited for contempt of court orders if this continues.

In a letter dated August 7th 2021, African Express Airways(AFEX) Managing Director, Captain Musa Bulhan has requested Kenya Airports Authority to provide it with new alternative access gate after Kenya Airways blocked them from accessing their offices.

According to Captain Bulhan, their workforce have been unable to access AFEX facilities due to an ongoing legal tussle between Kenya Airways and 748 air services over a parcel of land owned by African Airlines International.

“We are unable to access our premises on L.R. No.9042/584 because KQ has denied us access even after the court order was given,” said Captain Bulhan in the letter.

On August 5th 2021, AFEX obtained a high court order directing KQ to allow AFEX use the KAA gate at the Airport North Road.

AFEX argued that it was not party to the lower court matter filed by Kenya Airways against 748 Air services but the national carrier visited its premises on July 23rd 2021 with its agents to vandalize offices.

“Pending the delivery of the said ruling, the defendant shall on a temporary basis restore the plaintiff forthwith into L.R. No. 9042/584 and shall ensure that their agents, contractors, employees and workmen vacate and remove themselves from the premises immediately and unconditionally,” said Justice S. Okongo in the order.

The court ordered against any acts of disobedience and non-observance until it makes a ruling on the matter in September, 23rd, 2021.

Failure to observe the orders, it said would attract penal consequences.

“It is on this background that we are requesting JKIA to facilitate an independent gate to enable us access our premises on L.R. No. 9042/584, “said Captain Bulhan.

African Express Airways has even pleaded with the airports authority to allow it pre-finance construction of the independent gate upon approval.

In another offensive, Kenya Airways has repainted 748 Plaza in continued defiance of court orders.

748 air services managing director Moses Mwangi said KQ repainted the building despite court orders issued against them.

In July 26th, 2021, Chief Magistrate Court granted 748 Air services staying orders, preventing Kenya Airways and its agents from further executing eviction orders.

This followed a legal suit filed by the airline against Kenya Airways for malicious damage of its property worth millions of shillings and harassment of employees.

In July 23rd 2021, around 15 armed police and more than 50 men raided 748 plaza along Airport North Road in Embakasi broke the premises entrance glassdoor, broke other doors, removed and extremely damaged office furniture and fittings.

In an affidavit dated July 26th, 2021,Mwangi said the raid had disrupted normal operations at the Embakasi office and left the airline with significant losses.

Following the incident, 748 Air services personnel of over two hundred (200) employees were unable to access the same premises and could not be able to trace important documents, records and machinery.

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Alwalidayn Girls Rescue Center, a child-care center based in Kwale County has today received donations of sanitary towels and undergarments from Mama Ibado Charity.

Mama Ibado Charity (MIC), an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) formed from humble beginnings in 2011 restore dignity and hope to the country’s seniors is doing the donations in a bid to reach out to more needy girls and redeem their dignity.

MIC Vice President Mariam Ahmed said their collaboration with Alwalydayn will ensure that girls will receive an annual supply of sanitary towels.

“MIC is proud to be involved with this cause of ending period poverty in Kenya. Our collaboration with Alwalydayn will ensure that girls will receive an annual supply of sanitary towels.” said Mariam Ahmed.

Alwalydayn houses 150 infant to teen girls who are orphaned, abused, trafficked and forced into early marriages.

According to Alwalydayn Center CEO Ms.Fatma Bakthir, 45 girls at the rescue center are currently menstruating with each requiring a minimum of two and maximum of five packets of pads a month.

She further noted that the number is expected to rise, piling expense pressure.

“Aside from the basic needs that are adequately provided for and all the children’s rights are met, the provision of sanitary towels is an expensive affair. Thus, the collaboration with Mama Ibado Charity will relieve the load and worry of catering for the sanitary towels and whatever provision of the budget that was set aside for it could be used to cater for other expenses such as academic materials, clothing among other basic items,” said Ms.Fatma Bakthir.  

Alwalidayn offers girls all basic needs and equips them with academic and economic knowledge to help them navigate through life once they exit the center.

In support of the donation, 748 Air Services has donated plane tickets to Mama Ibado Charity.

This is not the first time the renown airline is supporting such a course. Recently, Fly 748 flew MIC team to participate in the distribution of sanitary towels to more than 300 girls in Kakamega County.

748 Air services and staff have also donated over Sh 500,000 ($5000) in funding on a monthly basis to provide balanced meals for seniors in Isiolo and Kakamega Counties.

Mr. Ahmed Jibril, the MIC Founder and Chairman 748 Air Services said the airline is playing a role towards achieving UN SDG  goal number 2 of zero hunger and goal number 4 -Quality education.

This, Ahmed Jibril said, is being achieved by leveling the playing field such that the girl child can stay in school and also receive quality education.

“I would also like to inform our esteemed clients that by flying “Fly 748” you are indirectly contributing towards achieving the above SDG goals.” said Mr. Ahmed Jibril.

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Daily flights from Nairobi to the lakeside city of Kisumu will continue as scheduled, renown airline 748 Air Services has said.

This comes just a day after the government announced new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, which affected the 13 Western region counties.

Movement in and out of the 13 counties and revising the curfew hours back to 7pm to 4am are some of the measures announced by the government.



However, 748 Air Service Managing Director Moses Mwangi in a press statement sent to newsrooms on Friday June 18 said the new Covid-19 containment measures put in the Lake Basin region will not affect the airlines operations.

“Following the latest government review on COVID-19 containment measures in 13 counties within the Lake Basin region following a spike in the infection rate in the area, We would like to notify you that the lock down does not affect our Daily Flights to Kisumu,”said Mr. Mwangi.

The counties affected by the measures that were announced on Thursday June 17 by Health CS Mutahi Kagwe are Busia, Vihiga, Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, Kericho, Bomet, Bungoma, Trans-Nzoia, Kisumu, Siaya, Homa-Bay and Migori effective Friday, June 18, 2021 until further notice.

The 13 counties were declared a COVID-19 hotspot zone after registering a positivity rate of 21 per cent against a national average of 9 per cent over the last 14 days.

748 Air Services chairman Ahmed Jibril said the airline will continue to operate as scheduled whilst adhering to COVID-19 containment measures on board all the flights.

“No meals or water will be served during the containment period, “Mr. Ahmed Jibril added .

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Travelling from Nairobi to Kisumu will not be the same again after renown airline 748 Air Services revealed plans to start flying the route.

According to a press statement sent to o newsrooms by the aviation company, the new Nairobi-Kisumu Route is set to be launched starting May 20, 2021.

The airline said this is part of its network expansion plans to allow it play a significant role in supporting growth of domestic tourism market and boosting the economy already hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to 748 air services managing director Mode Mwangi, the new Nairobi-Kisumu route will be the airline’s second domestic route within a year since venturing into the Mara.

The airline has been one of the leading aviation companies in flying people to the Mara, with many finding their packages attractive.


“This week we are launching our second domestic route within a year since we ventured into the Mara. Kisumu is a very important in our expansion plans and 748 Air will provide customers with great value option when we officially open the route, said 748 Mwangi.


748 Air Services Chairman, Mr. Ahmed Jibril said the new route will play an important role in facilitating more business and tourism opportunities as well strengthen the lake region as the top business hub.


The airline will be plying daily flights on the new route from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Kisumu International Airport.

Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Heritage and Culture, Amb. Dr. Amina Mohamed and Kisumu County Governor, Prof. AnyangNyongó will officiate the event
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A society that does not value its older people denies its roots and endangers its future.” These priceless words which I hold in high esteem were uttered by the late South African president Nelson Mandela. Indeed a community’s virtue is judged by how it treats the weakest and most vulnerable among them. While there has been focus on other deserving groups in our community such as children, women and youth, the weakest of the lot, our elders have been neglected. This neglect is evidenced through the daily challenges they face accessing food and health care.

Ahmed Rashid Jibril. Photo/ Courtesy.

Prohibitive food prices reflect on the elders’ malnutrition and daily hunger. We have elders who attribute their lives to the fact that they cannot access food on a regular basis. Without jobs or any way of earning a living, elders are reduced to begging to survive. Our elders played their part in nation building and it is now our duty to support them in their old age. Our society cannot abandon its responsibility and duty to the elderly in our communities.

Secondly, healthcare which can be measured by affordability and accessibility has become practically unattainable for the elders who need it most. The exorbitant cost of basic health services has deterred the elderly from seeking to improve their health. Additionally, due to the total imbalance between various counties, some of the elders find themselves living in areas with gravely inadequate hospital facilities. Our elders suffer from plenty of underlying issues such as hypertension and diabetes that come with age. A simple flu equates to a death sentence. In contrast, other countries have provided medical cover, subsidized transport and food to the elderly. We in Kenya have experimented with the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) for the elderly with very limited success. Health coverage to our elders is both essential and urgent.

Ahmed Rashid Jibril. Photo/ Courtesy.

With the eruption of a global pandemic, the situation for the elders has gotten worse. The few individuals with their kindly hands extended and upon whom the needy elders relied have suffered as their own income has been significantly curtailed. The entire nation is struggling and the elders bear the brunt of the punctured economy. In terms of healthcare, the seniors face a fearsome degree of mortality. In 2020, our organization, the Mama Ibado Charity saw a nine percent increase in mortality rates compared to 2019’s six percent. This is the highest drastic increase we’ve had in our ten years of service. The uncertainty of whether or not they died of coronavirus is attributed to inadequate testing in remote lands.
With the introduction of vaccines, there seems to be a glimmer of hope despite its limited availability. Recently, our volunteers in Isiolo interacted with our valued beneficiaries in order to gather their opinion. The elders unanimously expressed a skeptical, cynical and dismissive view, attributing the vaccine to guaranteed death. Such extreme and unenlightened opinions emanate from lack of awareness and misinformation. We need to educate and vaccinate our elders quickly before the danger of Covid-19 takes a deadly root in this vulnerable group.

Ahmed Rashid Jibril. Photo/ Courtesy.

Despite the state’s efforts to implement safety net programs and health insurance targeting the elderly, more needs to be done. The national government has a vested responsibility to take the lead in collapsing the steep hierarchical gap that places indigent seniors at rock bottom. There is a need to introduce sustainable programs such as various forms of subsidies and insurance for the elders. They can also provide tax concessions to individuals and organizations who actively contribute to charities that support the elderly. The county governments need to find within them the power to summon up alternative initiatives that will alleviate the pitiful conditions of the elders. In addition to governmental efforts, corporations and wealthy individuals need to form a meaningful alliance with the humanitarian purpose of restoring a dignified life to the elders. Companies can begin by dedicating a certain percentage of their revenue to charity while individuals can sacrifice a small amount of their income to impact destitute lives. Our actions need to be preceded by sincere intentions to support our elders regardless of their multiple identities, be it religion, ethnicity or tribe.

In essence, each one of us with capable stature and stable income has a responsibility to contribute to the wellbeing of elders. Confining them to a nursing home is not an option available to us. It is not only expensive beyond our means but also a disloyalty to our African values and an alien idea. This article is a national appeal to the Kenyan masses. Let us join hands in reigniting the fire of hope in the hearts of the men and women who sacrificed so much for us and are in dire need to be assisted. As the United Nations dictum goes, “leaving no one behind.” The second and third of the seventeen UN sustainable development goals are “zero hunger” and “good health and well-being”. Our collaborative efforts will prove to be a great antidote to their suffering and restore dignity to our elders and our society.

The writer is Ahmed Rashid Jibril, Mama Ibado Charity (MIC) founder, an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) formed from humble beginnings in 2011 with one objective in mind: Restoring Dignity and Hope to our seniors. Since its initial launch, Founder Ahmed Jibril and his team of dedicated MIC volunteers have grown the MIC organization from feeding 50 seniors in 2011 in Isiolo County, to 650 seniors in Isiolo and Kakamega Counties in less than a decade.

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Renown airline 748 Air Services has announced the resumption of its daily flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to the Maasai Mara.

In a press statement sent to newsrooms on Monday, May 3, 2021, the airline said that a return ticket to the Mara is currently going at only 206 US Dollars.

The announcement follows President Uhuru Kenyatta’s order on May 1, 2021 that relaxed a section of Covid-19 containment measures.

The head of state in his address made during the labor day celebrations at State House, Nairobi lifted the lockdown in five counties that had been marked as Disease Infected Zones (DIZ).

The announcement by 748 Air Services comes at a time the Wilder beast migration season is forthcoming, with the airline calling upon the local and international tourists to book now.


Bookings can made directly on 748 Air Services website www.748airservicesltd.com.


“We are encouraging local and international tourists to make bookings now as the peak season of Mara is approaching, “Said Moses Mwangi, Managing Director at 748 Air Services.


To ensure the safety of all their clients, COVID 19 Safety measures as per the Ministry of Health will be adhered to at all times.

For inquiries, please contact the airline at:sales@748airservices.com or call +254 769 185 851.

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748 Air Services will continue with its scheduled flights to the Maasai Mara (Wilson-Mara-Wilson) and charter requests for International Tourists.

According to a press statement issued by the 748 Air Services team, the renown airline will fly all international tourists who have already booked with them to the Mara.

The airline has also welcomed all bookings from Camps and Lodges, Tour Operators and Travel Agents.

The move follows the Press Statement from Kenya Civil Aviation released on 26th March 2021 said domestic flights were set to operate until today (Monday, March 29), and thereafter cease any movements, following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s address regarding cessation of movement by road, air or rail in and out of five counties.

The five counties include Nairobi, Machakos, Kiambu, Kajiado and Nakuru.

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 International tourists arriving in Kenya, however, must adhere to COVID-19 protocols including presenting a COVID – certificate acquired no more than 96 hours prior to arrival in the country.

748 Air Services (K) Ltd is an Air Charter Company that holds an Air Operator Certificate and an imbedded Aircraft Maintenance Organization; both authorized by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

748 Air Services. Photo/Courtesy

Since its inception, 748 Air Services (K) Ltd has grown into one of the most reliable air charter companies in the region, catering to the humanitarian sector, natural resource sector and government institutions.

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Renown aviation company 748 Air Services is partaking in the five-day Holiday 2021 Tourism Fair for the first time.

The event will be held at the Sarit Expo center from starting today (Wednesday, March 17) to March 21, with the aim of promoting domestic tourism.

In a statement by Managing Director Moses Mwangi, 748 Air Services will be showcasing several affordable flight and accommodation packages that locals can take advantage of for a chance to explore the exotic Maasai Mara.

748 Air Services stand at the 2021 Tourism Fair currently being held at the Sarit Expo center

Majority of the population visiting Maasai Mara are International Tourists who travel as far as 10,000 Kilometres, with the locals preferring the coastal areas as the destination of choice.

“We are promoting Mara as the destination of choice in order to encourage Kenyans to explore one of the wonders of the world. Through our competitive  return flight rate of USD $206, Kenyans can access the Mara from Nairobi in 45 minutes,” said Mr Mwangi.

Attendees of the five-day fair will get a chance to win Fly748 Mara goody bags and learn more about our exciting packages to the Majestic Maasai Mara.

 748 Air Services ventured into the Wilson- Maasai Mara route late last year to promote local tourism.

748 Air Services (K) Ltd is an Air Charter Company that holds an Air Operator Certificate and an imbedded Aircraft Maintenance Organization; both authorized by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

Since its inception, 748 Air Services (K) Ltd has grown into one of the most reliable air charter companies in the region, catering to the humanitarian sector, natural resource sector and government institutions.

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Renowned aviation company, 748 Air Services has announced a partnership with travel agents to shore up Valentine’s celebrations bookings to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

In the last quarter of 2020, the airline strategically partnered up with various lodges and camps in the Mara and increased frequency of flights to boost domestic tourism.

748 Air Services has signed packages with Keekorok Lodge, Mahali Mzuri, and Sarova Mara among others to create a memorable experience in one of the world’s sublime wonders.

The airline currently has flight and accommodation packages covering return flights, full-board accommodation, game drives and round airstrip transfers. These packages can be booked directly from www.748airservicesltd.com

“At the moment bookings for Valentine’s are low. We are now meeting prospective travel agents with the hope of enhancing our bookings,” said Mr. Jibril, 748 Air Services Chairman.

A national traveller readiness survey and the largest since the start of the global pandemic, commissioned by The National Tourism Crisis Steering Committee and the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) shows that 65 per cent of travellers are willing to travel again domestically, compared to regionally(34 per cent) and Internationally (25 per cent).

748 Air Services operates daily flights to the Mara with rates now pegged at USD $206 per person for a return ticket from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport.

“We are offering competitive rates to the Mara compared to other airlines operating from Wilson Airport,” said Mr. Jibril.

The airline strives to maintain higher safety standards on ground and on air. For instance, the Manufacturer Standards and Kenyan Regulations accepts that the Cessna Grand Caravan can be flown by one pilot. However, our stringent company procedure stipulates that the aircraft must be flown by two pilots.

“Our Crew are highly qualified and experienced in flying to areas with both paved and unpaved runways. In addition, all our aircraft are insured in the London market, the most reputable insurance market globally.” Said Moses Mwangi, Managing Director,748 Air Services.

To ensure maximum protection against COVID-19, the airline has set up inflight COVID-19 procedures including fumigating the aircraft, taking passengers temperatures, thoroughly sanitizing before boarding and ensuring that everyone including the crew wears their masks correctly.

748 Air Services (K) Ltd is an Air Charter Company that holds an Air Operator Certificate and an imbedded Aircraft Maintenance Organization; both authorized by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

Since its inception, 748 Air Services (K) Ltd has grown into one of the most reliable air charter companies in the region, catering to the humanitarian sector, natural resource sector and government institutions.

We lead the flock, with expedient delivery of cargo to remote destinations, or comfortable and safe transportation of passenger.

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