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Issue 14 April - June 2012 Jetlink In-Flight Magazine YOUR FREE COPY Mad rush to Turkana After oil discovery KENYA’S NEWEST TOURISM CIRCUIT Closer to reality MT. KILIMANJARO A Journey to the top of Africa TOP CHEF TURNS A NEW LEAF “YOUR LINK TO ALL PROPERTY SOLUTIONS” www.tysons.co.ke Registered Valuers, Estate and Managing Agents FROM THE MD’S DESK Jambo A Warm welcome from Jetlink Express We continue with our commitment recently took part in a mother of all to offer customer driven services by clean ups in Umoja Estate, an event introducing innovative service and that was massively attended by inflight products that will help grow many schools, groups and institutions. customer loyalty while setting the We are also happy to be part of standards for aircraft, environment the Sponsors supporting the Kenya and operational performance. Olympic Team 2012 through the “Kimbia Card”. Every Kimbia card Our undisputed leadership in holder is entitled to a 5% discount on domestic and regional travel is driven all our local flights. by inspired management, innovative leadership and team spirit. In this challenging and highly competitive aviation industry, Jetlink This has enabled Jetlink enhance its Management will continue to focus brand across the East African Region on developing a business strategy with its affordable fares and seemless that provides exceptional value connections. With the expected for the customer, shareholder and delivery of two more Regional Jets in employee. This will ensure that a August, we hope to further develop culture of excellence is embedded our regional network by adding at the core of our business. new routes and frequencies in the domestic market. Once again, thank you for flying with nce again it is my us today-we surely don’t take it for pleasure to welcome We hope you enjoy this edition of granted. you on this Jetlink flight. Jetnews which has interesting pieces In this era of competition to read. After years of hitting the Enjoy your flight and hope to see you Owe know you had a choice and we headlines for all the wrong reasons, again soon. want to thank you most sincerely for Turkana has suddenly become an choosing Jetlink today. investment destination – thanks to the CAPTAIN ELLY ALUVALE recently announced oil discovery. MD / CEO Following the tumultuous global economic and market recession of As all roads lead to Turkana, we pray 2011, the beginning of year 2012 has to the Almighty God that this Oil been quite promising with a favourable discovery will be a blessing (and not environment that we hope will help a curse) to our Nation. improve our operational performance wwwwww.jetlink.co.ke.jetlink.co.ke over last year. As part of our CSR activities, Jetlink Issue 14 Issue 14 TO ADVERTISE IN THIS MAGAZINE CONTACT: +254 725 722 225 / +254 721 605779 Email: [email protected] 2 3 Issue 14 April - June 2012 Crayfish Camp Jetlink In-Flight Magazine YOUR FREE COPY A camp in a class of it’s own Mad rush to Turkana After oil discovery Contents KENYA’S NEWEST TOURISM CIRCUIT Closer to reality MT. KILIMANJARO A Journey to the top of Africa TOP CHEF TURNS A NEW LEAF “YOUR LINK TO ALL PROPERTY SOLUTIONS” www.tysons.co.ke Registered Valuers, Estate and Managing Agents FEATURES 10 10. MAD RUSH TO TURKANA AFTER OIL DISCOVERY 22. TOP CHEF Turns a new leaf 24. Therapies for Kids REGULARS 14 22 20. TRAVELOGUE Mt. Kilimanjaro 26. SPORTS Benson Seve beats Lasse Jensen to win 2012 Barclays Kenya Open Tournament 36. PROFILE Meet Abbas Jaffrey - Jetlink’s Corporate Quality Assurance Manager 18 MAGAZINE JETLINK HEAD OFFICE Freight Complex, JKIA Cargo Village Tel: +254 20 827 531 - 4 Fax: +254 20 827 535 Cell: +254 720 608 608 / +254 734 608 608 JETNEWS MAGAZINE 20 26 Publisher: Silas J. Odiero Editor: Charles Owino Editorial Cordinators: Neddy Mbori, Cindy S. Wamalwa Contributors: Cindy S. Wamalwa, John Muchangi Brian Wasuna, Chioma Ume, James Magayi, Issue 14 Lola Okulo, Catherine Simaton, Prachi shah, Issue 14 Abbas Jaffery Photographers: Chioma Ume, James Magayi, John Muchangi Printers: Kul Graphics Layout & Design: Elizabeth Njeri Ngunjiri Come Conference and enjoy Discotheque the packages Camps ich include: SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: Accomodation Swimming Pool Bar and Restaurant Email: [email protected] Boat Riding Horse Riding Kid’s Playground The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of Jetlink Management. 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