Nairobi, April 25 -- Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet, on Saturday, confirmed that a Kisumu-bound aircraft was forced to return to Nairobi on Friday evening.

The airline said the decision was made due to heavy rains associated with a thunderstorm in Kisumu that reduced visibility and made a safe landing impossible.

In a brief statement to the Nation, Jambojet said the aircraft turned back to Nairobi in line with safety protocols after weather conditions deteriorated at Kisumu International Airport.

"The aircraft turned back to Nairobi due to heavy rains occasioned by a thunderstorm in Kisumu, limiting visibility and making a safe landing impossible. In line with our safety protocols, the Captain diverted to Nairobi, landing at 1640 h...