National carrier Kenya Airways was on Wednesday forced to cancel one of their flights following the death of a passenger.

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The 65-year-old passenger died at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Nairobi while aboard flight KQ 606.

The Mombasa-bound plane, was scheduled to depart at 1.40pm, but the passenger passed on at about 1.30pm.

Passengers said the man appeared unwell upon boarding and had to be assisted by staff and ground crew, The Star reports.

Police have since moved the body from the plane.