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Kenya Airways launches new duty-free shopping experience at JKIA
The arrangement would offer passengers more choice, new shopping options and greater convenience as they travel through the airport
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Kenya Airways gets Sh45.15 billion government loan to revive grounded planes
The government has also approved in principle the conversion of approximately Sh122 billion in existing shareholder loans, together with accrued interest, into an equity-qualifying tradeable instrument to strengthen the airline's balance sheet
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Kenya Airways confirms passenger’s death on Nairobi-Lagos flight
The incident occurred at about 21:20 local Nigerian time on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, approximately 20 minutes before the scheduled arrival of the Kenya Airways aircraft at Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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Kagwe warns acidic soils could hold back Kenya’s farm production
Kagwe said the registration under the Kenya Integrated Agricultural Management Information System (KIAMIS) will enable the Government to identify farmers and deliver agricultural support more directly while keeping track of those benefiting from its programmes.
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Kenya Airways taps Sabre for new passenger booking technology
The upgrade will also extend to the airline's Asante Rewards loyalty programme, with members expected to receive an improved experience through the new system.
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Senator Onyonka questions KQ fleet deals, ownership and cargo strategy
The senator also raised questions about the ownership structure of aircraft linked to Kenya Airways and the relationship between KQ and its low-cost subsidiary, Jambojet.
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Kenya Airways counts Sh905m loss after 3-day aviation disruption
Kenya Airways said the financial impact extended beyond lost ticket revenue. The airline incurred additional costs related to customer accommodation, meals, transportation, rebooking and other travel requirements.
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Kenya Airways appoints Habil Waswani as Acting CEO following Kamal’s exit
The appointment follows the decision by Captain George Kamal to transition from his role as Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, according to a message issued by Kenya Airways Chairman Kiprono Kittony on Tuesday
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KQ Acting CEO George Kamal resigns, Waswani takes over
Waswani, who has more than 24 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, has been with Kenya Airways for more than five years, where he has overseen aviation and airline-related legal matters
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Kenya Airways passengers face more delays despite strike ending
Kenya Airways said it is working to restore its flight schedule following the lifting of the strike, but warned that passengers should expect some delays as normal operations resume
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Kenya Airports Authority warns of more JKIA flight delays
The authority has urged travellers to confirm their flight status directly with airlines before travelling to the airport, warning that previously scheduled departure and arrival times may be affected by the continuing disruption
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KQ warns of delays over six hours at JKIA amid aviation workers’ strike
In a customer update issued on Monday, the national carrier said the industrial action by Air Traffic Control (ATC) workers had created a flight backlog, forcing it to reschedule and cancel some flights.
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Aviation workers' strike enters 2nd day as flights face delays nationwide
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) resumed industrial action on Sunday, August 30, after suspending an earlier strike following a government-brokered agreement in July. The union says the agreement required aviation employers to engage directly with workers and resolve outstanding grievances, but negotiations failed to produce a settlement
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Airport go-slow disrupts flights as aviation workers demand better terms
The workers are demanding improved welfare, better working conditions, and the implementation of previously agreed employment benefits.
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Kenya Airways announces flight delays at JKIA over air traffic control challenges
In a customer update issued on Sunday, the national carrier apologised for the disruption and said its teams were working with aviation authorities and relevant airport stakeholders to minimise the impact on travellers.
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Kenya Airways posts Sh81.2bn revenue but loss widens on rising fuel costs
The airline’s revenue rose from Sh74.5 billion in the first half of 2025, making the latest performance an improvement at the top line despite the carrier operating with 9% less capacity.
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Fuel shock, aircraft shortage push KQ loss to Sh16.1bn
Kenya Airways said the price of jet fuel climbed by 66 per cent during the period, with the increase largely linked to tensions in the Middle East.
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Kenya Airways struggles to meet surging passenger demand amid aircraft shortage
Speaking during a Media Breakfast Roundtable on the State of the Airline in Nairobi on Wednesday, Kamal said the airline’s biggest challenge in the first half of 2026 was not a lack of customers but insufficient aircraft available “at the right time and the right cost to serve the current demand”.
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Cape Town Airport operations disrupted after landing Kenya Airways plane suffers tyre burst
Neither Kenya Airways nor Cape Town International Airport reported any injuries, and both organisations emphasised that passenger safety remained the overriding priority as recovery efforts continued.
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Court stops planned aviation workers’ strike, flights to continue
The court scheduled the Jambojet case for hearing on July 29, 2026, while the Kenya Airways case will be heard on September 29, 2026. KAWU was also directed to file its responses before the hearing dates.
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Kenya air traffic climbs to record 13.1 million despite global flight disruptions
Preliminary figures from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) show that passenger traffic increased by one per cent during the period, rising from 12.955 million recorded a year earlier. The latest figures translate to about 145,000 additional travellers using Kenyan airports compared to the previous year.
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Kenya Airways cancels New York-Nairobi flight due to severe weather
In a customer update issued on Sunday, the national carrier said the decision to cancel the flight was made to prioritise the safety of passengers, crew and the aircraft.
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Kenya Airways doubles daily Dubai flights from September
The national carrier said it will increase its Nairobi-Dubai schedule from seven flights a week to 14 beginning September 1, a move that comes at a time when competition on the route is rising following Emirates' decision to introduce a third daily service.
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How two Russian climbers inspired Kenya’s latest online advertising wave
Media reports in the United States said they were charged with felony burglary, reckless endangerment and other offences commonly linked to entering and climbing restricted landmarks without permission.
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KQ flight forced back to Nairobi after malfunction over Chad
In a customer update issued on Monday, the national carrier said the incident occurred at around 19:50 hrs while the aircraft was en route to the United States.
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Analyst calls for Kenya Airways to be treated as strategic national asset, not profit-only firm
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Khafafa said profitability among African airlines has become increasingly difficult due to rising operating costs and global pressures, particularly escalating fuel prices linked to geopolitical instability.
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MPs seek final say on Sh28.5 billion State loan write-off requests
The proposal is aimed at tightening accountability as defaults continue to rise among public institutions that receive loans from the Treasury for development projects and other activities.
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Kenya Airways secures short-term bank funding to stabilise operations
Kittony, who recently assumed the role, said the board is already implementing immediate interventions, including short-term financing from a group of Kenyan banks meant to ease pressure on operations and settle pressing obligations.
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Kenya Airways flight returns to Entebbe after bird strike
Kenya Airways confirmed that all passengers and crew safely disembarked after the aircraft returned to Entebbe International Airport following a bird strike incident.
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Kenya Airways warns Bill could delay aircraft repairs and disrupt flight schedules
The proposed law, introduced by Kimani Ichung’wah, is meant to regulate the movement of items that could be used for security threats, including military or terrorist purposes.