The United Kingdom (UK) security has cleared a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to London that was intercepted on Thursday afternoon due to what was described as a ‘potential security threat.’

According to Kenya Airways, the Boeing 787 was diverted into London Stansted just before 3.45pm, but was later cleared.

The security agencies cleared the aircraft and will depart for London Heathrow to resume

normal operations.

“We sincerely regret the inconvenience to our passengers and crew and would like to thank them for their patience,” Kenya Airways.

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It had been due to land at Heathrow Airport from Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.

Kenya Airways headquarters stated that it had received an alert of a potential security threat on board KQ100 operating from Nairobi to London Heathrow.

“KQ management in conjunction with the security authorities of Kenya and the UK carried out a thorough risk assessment of the threat. The crew onboard were briefed and all safety and security precautions were taken to ensure the safety and security of our crew and passengers on board,” KQ said.

It said the aircraft landed safely at Stansted Airport for security clearance by the UK government security personnel.