Christmas came early for Kenya Airways passengers on Tuesday when Coca-Cola surprised travellers with festive gifts at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and during their flights.<\/p>\n
Passengers heading to Mombasa were greeted with Christmas-themed gift hampers, instantly filling the busy terminal with holiday cheer. The festive spirit continued 31,000 feet above sea level aboard the Nairobi\u2013Mombasa flight, where passengers received additional surprises mid-air.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to bring the magic of Christmas to a place where people don\u2019t always expect it \u2014 the airport,\u201d said Monique Katana, Director of Frontline Marketing at Coca-Cola East and Central Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the festive season, many Kenyans are travelling to reunite with loved ones, making JKIA the perfect place to spark moments of joy. Together with Kenya Airways, we saw an opportunity to welcome passengers with warmth, kindness, and festive cheer from the moment they step into the terminal. This year\u2019s Coca-Cola Christmas message reminds us that the world needs more Santas \u2014 people who give, care, and spread kindness in both big and small ways. Today\u2019s activation brings that message to life.\u201d<\/p>\n
The surprises are part of Coca-Cola\u2019s Christmas campaign, which includes the famous Coca-Cola Caravan travelling across Kenya to share joy, cheer, and kindness. The Caravan has already visited towns in Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, and Nairobi, and is now moving to other regions, encouraging people to show kindness and connect with one another.<\/p>\n
The campaign theme, \u201cThe World Needs More Santas,\u201d aims to inspire Kenyans to spread goodwill through simple, meaningful actions during the holiday season.<\/p>\n
This year, Coca-Cola is celebrating everyday people who show kindness in their communities. Through the Caravan and local events, the brand hopes to remind Kenyans that even the smallest act of care can make a big difference. The festive season is a time to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy special moments with the people and traditions we love.<\/p>\n
The Caravan also highlights the warmth of Kenyan culture by sharing local goods such as soda, chapati flour, fish, chickens, and goats. It is visiting markets, malls, and neighbourhoods, turning ordinary places into lively displays of fun, colour, and joy.<\/p>\n
Kenyans are encouraged to share their own \u201cSanta moments\u201d on Coca-Cola\u2019s online platforms \u2014 whether a simple gesture, a kind act, or a shared smile \u2014 to help spread joy this Christmas season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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