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Safaricom to Provide KQ With Cutting-Edge Aviation Technologies

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Fredrick Kitunga (right), Chief Information and Data Officer at Kenya Airways and Ms Cynthia Kropac, Head of Business at Safaricom, after signing the partnership agreement.
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Kenya Airways has signed a strategic partnership with Safaricom to drive innovations that will enhance the airline’s operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity and elevate the customer experience.

Kenya Airways and Safaricom will focus on enhancing connectivity, in-flight Wi-Fi, infrastructure inspection, security surveillance, loyalty programs, data science, software development, and aviation innovation in areas such as agriculture.

Mr Fredrick Kitunga, Chief Information and Data Officer at Kenya Airways said Kenya Airways collaboration with Safaricom is a testament to the power of co-creation. “By harnessing our combined expertise, we are not only addressing today’s challenges but also laying the groundwork for sustainable growth, enhanced connectivity, and transformative innovations that will benefit our customers and communities for years to come,” Kitunga said.

The companies will also collaborate in developing and implementing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for warehousing, baggage tracking, aircraft materials and ULD, to cover tracking, location, reconciliation and stock taking.

Ms Cynthia Kropac, Head of Business at Safaricom, noted this Memorandum of Understanding solidifies the mobile company’s commitment to providing a transformative experience for its customers, connecting people in new and innovative ways.

“By leveraging our respective strengths —  Kenya Airways in providing safe journeys and Safaricom in cutting-edge communications and technology — we ensure that our customers remain seamlessly connected throughout their travels,” Ms Kropac said.

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BILL YAURA -

Bill Yaura is a Correspondent for Business Today. He can be reached on email: [email protected]

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