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KQ flight cleared after security alert in UK

Kenya Airways flight KQ100 cleared for takeoff after a security alert diversion. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kenya Airways (KQ) says its flight KQ100 from Nairobi to London Heathrow, which was diverted to London Stansted Airport due to a security alert, has been cleared by the UK security agencies.

In a statement on Thursday, October 12, the airline said following the clearance it was ready to resume its normal operations.

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