Low cost carrier, Silverstone Air has launched its new morning flights from Mombasa to Nairobi.

This brings the total number of destinations served by the airline to 8 within Kenya including the pioneer Kisumu to Mombasa direct flights.

The early morning flight will be departing Mombasa at 0630hrs to arrive at Wilson Airport Nairobi at 0740hrs.

The new move by the airline was welcomed by different stakeholders including Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho who was the chief guest at the launch. Joho encouraged other investors to also consider investing in the Mombasa market arguing this will be a big boost to the tourism industry.

"Such investments need to be encouraged and as the county Government we will make sure that we fully support these investments " said the Governor.

"One of the main reason that has also made me attend this launch is the fact that you have complied with our directive of the white and blue colour" joked Joho.

On his part the Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Federation Mohammed Hersi challenged the airline to also consider flying in other countries like Juba.

The Mombasa debut flights coincides with two key global meetings that are set to be held in Mombasa, the International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) and the World Skal Congress.

There were also performances from different artists including Akothee, Otile Brown, Dazalah Kiduche and Susumila with comedians Jalango and Fred Omongi being the MCs at the launch.

The airline started its operations in the country in 2017.