Kenya Airways’ Pride Lounge at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has been recognised among the top 10 percent of airport lounges worldwide in the 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. The recognition places the facility among the world’s leading airport lounges, highlighting the airline’s commitment to world-class service, design, and comfort.
The Pride Lounge serves as Kenya Airways’ flagship facility at JKIA, offering travellers a refined environment that blends Kenyan heritage with contemporary elegance. Its expansive, circular layout provides panoramic views of the airside, where guests can watch aircraft taxi, land, and take off — from the Airbus fleet to the Maasai Mara Dreamliner.
Inside, the lounge takes guests on a visual journey through Kenya’s diverse landscapes. The experience begins with a rainforest-inspired setting drawn from Kakamega Forest in Western Kenya, featuring lush green and earthy tones. The Business Experience Centre offers a balance of aesthetics and functionality, with modern fittings, workspaces equipped with tablets, universal sockets, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
The design then transitions into a coastal theme expressed through blue and purple tones, coral-textured walls, and Italian-designed seating. The dining area combines formal and relaxed arrangements beneath a striking honeycomb ceiling. A live cooking station, introduced in October, adds an interactive element to the dining experience, serving freshly prepared dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.
Further inside, the lounge adopts a savannah-inspired ambiance for quiet relaxation, leading to a napping area with dune-patterned carpets and earthy hues reminiscent of Kenya’s desert landscapes. The smoking room, furnished with the iconic Mvule bench, provides an elegant retreat for travellers seeking calm before departure.
Kenya Airways operates three other lounges at JKIA alongside the Pride Lounge, each tailored to a distinct traveller profile. The Simba Lounge, named after the Swahili word for lion, offers a regal yet relaxed atmosphere with buffet dining, bar service, and private work areas suited to business travellers. The Asante Lounge, whose name means “thank you,” provides a warm and intimate space designed for regional and short-haul passengers, combining comfort with understated sophistication. The Msafiri Lounge, open to all passengers at a fee, extends similar hospitality to economy travellers, offering refreshments, comfortable seating, and a quiet environment for rest or work.
Together, the four lounges showcase Kenya Airways’ effort to redefine the pre-flight experience by combining design, comfort, and a sense of place rooted in Kenyan identity. The TripAdvisor recognition affirms the airline’s continued focus on providing travellers with an experience that reflects both global standards and the warmth of African hospitality.
