Kenya Airways Targets Emergency Funds in Bid to Sustain Recovery Push
Kenya Airways targets emergency funds to address a KSh 17bn loss and stabilize its operations for future growth.
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Kenya Airways Ltd
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KQ defaults on Sh8.5bn interest as State debt rises
The non-payment of interest has contributed to the airline’s debt owed to the government growing to Sh131.4 billion in the year ended December 2025, up from Sh108.3 billion the year before.
Kilavuka walks away with Sh131 million in KQ exit payout
Allan Kilavuka’s exit pay has been disclosed by KQ in its latest annual report.
KQ Appoints Image Registrars as New Share Registrar | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenya Airways has replaced Custody and Registrars Services with Image Registrars effective 1 June 2026, ahead of its 50th AGM on 12 June.
Kenya Airways Appoints Image Registrars as New Share Registrar Effective June 1, 2026
Listed national carrier Kenya Airways PLC has announced a change in its share registrar from Custody and Registrars Services Limited (C&R) to Image Registrars Limited
Court Sides With KQ in KSh 300Mn Advertising Dispute | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KQ told the court it would effectively be forcing the parties to continue a strained commercial relationship.
Kenya Airways Deploys AI Platform to Optimize Ticket Pricing
Explore how Kenya Airways AI Ticket enhances fare competitiveness and improves pricing transparency for travellers.
Kenya Airways Bets on FlyNava Technologies Platform to Strengthen Pricing Accuracy and Customer Value
Kenya Airways has adopted Jupiter 5.0, an AI-powered pricing platform from FlyNava Technologies, to help deliver more competitive fares, quicker fare updates
KQ Sign Deal With Rubis to Set Up Aviation Fuel Refinery in Nairobi
Kenya Airways (KQ) and French-based Rubis Energy Kenya have signed a landmark deal to establish Africa’s first dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) refinery in Nairobi. This project aims to transform locally sourced waste into cleaner jet fuel, marking a major step toward decarbonizing the continent’s aviation sector. The refinery will be located near Jomo Kenyatta […]
Kenya Airways Cargo Signs Ground Handling Partnership With FedEx
Kenya Airways (KQ) cargo has signed a partnership with FedEx, becoming the American carrier’s ground handling partner in Kenya.
Kenya Airways and Accor Collaborate to Offer Integrated Travel Rewards
Kenya Airways and ALL Accor Sign Strategic Partnership to Elevate Customer Loyalty to Unlock Seamless Rewards Across Flights.
Kenya Airways, Rubis Partner to Build KES10.6 billion SAF Refinery
National Carrier Kenya Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rubis Energy Kenya to develop Africa’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) refinery, marking a key milestone in the continent’s green aviation transition
KQ Partners With Trace for Star-Studded Africa Forward Concert in Kasarani
As Nairobi prepares to host one of the biggest cultural nights on the continent, Kenya Airways (KQ) has teamed up with Trace as the Official Airline Partner for Africa Forward — Le Concert, a major highlight of the Africa-France Summit set for May 12, 2026, at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The event is expected to […]
Kenya Airways Partners With Trace To Power Africa Forward — Le Concert, A Celebration Of African Art And Culture
Kenya Airways has partnered with Trace as the Official Airline Partner for “Africa Forward — Le Concert,” a flagship cultural event of the Africa-France Summit, taking place on May 12, 2026,
How a KQ manager’s dismissal exposed engine tender dispute
Court battle reveals internal tensions over supplier selection and gaps in disciplinary process at Kenya Airways.
Kenya Airways Tees Off Partnership with Njoroge Kibugu to Drive Kenya’s Sports Tourism
Kenya Airways partnered with professional golfer Njoroge Kibugu to elevate Kenya’s presence in the global sports and premium travel market
Kenya Airways Partners With Njoroge Kibugu to Drive Kenya’s Sports Tourism
Kenya Airways has unveiled a strategic partnership with Kenyan professional golfer Njoroge Kibugu, marking a deliberate move to elevate Kenya’s presence in the global sports and premium travel market.
Kiharu MP's KQ Filing Sparks 131% Rally as Retail Piles In | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Ndindi Nyoro's 10.4M share purchase in Kenya Airways triggered a retail frenzy that has sent KQ stock up 131% YTD to a 15-month high, despite a 17.2 Bn loss.
Regulator downplays threats of competition rules in KQ bailout
KCAA pointed out Clauses “e’ and “f” of the subsidiary legislation as granting a leeway for bailouts. ...
NSE Records Kenya Airways As Week’s Top Price Gainer
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) had Kenya Airways as the leading price gainer, rallying by 25.9% to KSh 6.90 as speculators descended on the counter on the back of recent changes to the listed firm’s Board of Directors and the impending entry of a foreign investor. Kenya Airways is also the top gainer year-to-date at 95.5%, […]
Kenya Airways bailout era under threat from global rules
Fresh KCAA regulations could limit State support and reshape competition in Kenya’s aviation sector.
KQ pushes back as music licence fees soar for airlines and airports
Kenya’s airlines and airports face a showdown with copyright bodies as soaring music licence fees spark a multimillion-shilling dispute. ...
Inside Kenya Airways’ high-stakes turnaround
Past bailouts have merely deferred insolvency; recovery now requires deleveraging through equity partnerships, ruthless fleet prioritisation, governance rigour and performance-linked...
Treasury Secures 50.1% Stake in Kenya Airways After ESOP Wind-Up
The National Treasury has increased its stake in Kenya Airways (NSE: KQ) from 48
Treasury takes 50.1pc control of KQ as workers scheme exits
According to the present plans, the Treasury intends to offer the struggling airline to a yet-to-be-identified consortium of international investors in a deal worth up to Sh258 billion to help...
MPs Bet on Kenya Airways as Strategic Investor Hunt Intensifies
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has emerged as the second-largest individual shareholder in Kenya Airways (KQ) after purchasing 10,396,251 shares
Ndindi Nyoro, Thika MP buy KQ shares amid investor deal talks
The company reported a net loss of Sh17.1 billion for the year ended December 2025, reversing a net profit of Sh5.4 billion the year before as revenues plunged.
Tourism Board, Visa, KQ Bet On Discounts To Boost Travel | The Kenyan Wallstreet
The KTB and Visa have launched a joint travel campaign with Kenya Airways offering discounts on domestic and international flights to stimulate travel
KQ Cites Aircraft Shortages and Supply Chain Issues in Ksh17B Loss
Kenya Airways (KQ) has attributed its latest financial setback to a combination of persistent challenges affecting the global aviation sector, as it reported a Ksh 17.12 billion loss for the year ended December 2025. The national carrier, Kenya Airways, said the results reflect pressures that have been building across the industry, particularly those tied to […]
KQ Hit by Global Fuel Crisis as Iran War Drives Up Jet Fuel Prices
Kenya Airways (KQ) is facing fresh pressure as a global fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing Iran war pushes jet fuel prices higher and disrupts supply chains worldwide. The airline now finds itself in a difficult position, with fuel reserves estimated at just 50 days, even as the cost of jet fuel continues to rise […]
KQ Slips Back Into Red with Ksh17.2B Loss in 2025
A difficult mix of grounded aircraft, rising costs and global supply chain disruptions has pushed Kenya Airways (KQ) back into the red, with the airline reporting a net loss of Ksh 17.2 billion for the year ended December 2025. This marks a sharp reversal from the Ksh 5.2 billion profit recorded in 2024, underlining how […]
Grounded Dreamliners and Fx Reversal Push KQ to 17.2 Bn Loss | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KQ posted a 17.2 Bn net loss in FY2025 after grounding three Boeing 787 Dreamliners cut capacity 18%. The airline is in talks with four strategic investors.
Kenya Airways Slides Back to Loss as Revenue Dips 14%
National carrier Kenya Airways (NSE: KQ) slipped back to losses in FY2025, recording a net loss of KES 17
Kenya Airways swings back to the red with Sh17.2bn loss
Kenya Airways returns to loss after revenue drops sharply following grounding of part of its Dreamliner fleet.
Kenya Airways Reaps Big from the Middle East Crisis
Kenya Airways is an unlikely beneficiary of the Middle East war between Israel and Iran following a surge in demand for its passenger tickets and cargo space since February by international travellers and businessmen keen to avoid the Middle East airspace. The US-Israel assault on Iran has seen many global airlines with many raising fares, […]
KQ records 29pc passenger growth on Middle East war
Higher passenger demand boosts Kenya Airways load factors and revenue as global travel routes shift.
JetBlue Briefly Grounds Flights Days After Deal With KQ | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Flights operated by U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways were briefly grounded early Tuesday after the airline requested a temporary halt to departures from the FAA.
Kenya Airways in Partnership to Strengthen North America Connectivity
Kenya Airways has signed a unilateral codeshare partnership with US-based carrier -JetBlue, to strengthen East Africa-North America connectivity, expanding travel options between Nairobi and multiple US Cities. Through the agreement, Kenya Airways will place its flight code on JetBlue-operated routes from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to several destinations across the United States, […]
Kenya Airways Signs Codeshare Deal with American Airline JetBlue | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenya Airways has signed a codeshare deal with U.S.-based carrier JetBlue Airways that will allow the Kenyan airline to sell seats on select JetBlue-operated.
Kenya Airways (KQ) Announces Board Restructuring with 4 New Appointments
Kenya Airways Plc (KQ) has announced the appointment of four distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors
Kenya Airways Appoints Board Members as It Scouts for CEO | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KQ appoints Kiprono Kittony as chairman as David Ndii, Chris Diaz and Winnie Nyamute join the board during the airline’s turnaround and investor search.
Kenya Airways Appoints 4 New Board Members, Among Them President Ruto’s Allies
Kenya Airways has appointed Mr. Kiprono Kittony, Mr. Chris Diaz, Prof. Winnie Iminza Nyamute and Dr. David Ndii to its Board of Directors.
KQ Launches Repatriation Effort as Gulf Conflict Escalates | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenya’s limited airlift places it among a broader cohort of governments moving to extract nationals while commercial systems remain strained but functional.
Kenya Airways Relaunches KQ Holidays Through Europe Partnership
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya airways (KQ), has partnered with European based TUI Airline Holidays, part of the global TUI Group, to relaunch KQ Holidays.
KQ and TUI Join Forces to Launch KQ Holidays, Enhancing Year Round Travel to Africa
Kenya Airways (KQ), the national carrier, has announced a strategic partnership with European-based TUI Airline Holidays, a subsidiary of the global TUI Group, a move that seeks to enhance KQ’s tourism offerings
Wealthy Kenyans hire KQ Boeing jets for weddings, parties in the skies
Wealthy Kenyans are chartering entire Kenya Airways planes for weddings, corporate events, and luxury travel.
Kenya Airways To Have Executive, Boardroom Changes
Kenya Airways is set to have a complete overhaul of its board of directors and top management, a prospect that has led to heavy speculative trading on the counter at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE). Out of the ordinary volume buys have been recorded on Kenya Airways(KQ) counter at the Nairobi bourse, following news that a […]
KQ suspends Nairobi–New York flights amid severe US weather
Passengers travelling between Nairobi and New York have been affected after Kenya Airways (KQ) cancelled two flights due to severe winter weather in the United States. In a statement issued on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the airline said operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) were significantly disrupted following a blizzard warning and heavy […]
KQ announces flight delays up to 4 hours at JKIA
Flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) are deepening, with Kenya Airways (KQ) now confirming delays of up to four hours on departures, a development that is rippling through business travel and cargo operations. In a further update issued on Tuesday, February 17, after earlier communication on air traffic control operational delays, the airline […]
KQ Alerts Passengers of Possible Travel Disruptions Amid Workers’ Go-slow
Kenya Airways (KQ) has warned passengers of possible flight delays and cancellations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as aviation workers begin a go-slow, affecting both domestic and international flights. The airline said the disruptions are linked to air traffic control operations following contingency measures by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) aimed at maintaining […]
Kenya offers KQ to foreign investors for Sh258bn
The State is expected to attach other assets to sweeten the deal for an airline that runs on negative equity, where its debts exceed assets.
NSE Market Report: Bourse on Upward Trajectory, Kenya Airways Gains 9.6%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) was on a bullish momentum in the trading session on 27th January 2026 as evidenced bygains across all major indices
KQ stock rallies 70pc on strategic investor rumours, new board seat
The government has been trying to sell a stake in the airline for years, but nothing has materialised so far. ...
Esther Koimett Appointed Kenya Airways Non-Executive Director
Esther Jepkemboi Koimett, a career hard-nosed civil servant, has been appointed by the Kenya Airways Board of Directors as a non-executive director of the airline, representing interests of KQ Lenders Company. This appointment takes effect from January 26th 2025. Esther,, daughter to former powerful Cabinet Minister in the Moi Era, the late Nicholas Biwott, is […]
Kenya Airways Courting Two Foreign State Actors
KQ is the subject of fierce competition between Temasek Holdings, state investors from Singapore and Qatar Airways, an airline that is owned by the Qatar Government. The two state-owned agencies are seeking to secure a deal with Kenya’s national carrier. KQ, which has been struggling after a loss-making streak for decades, is seeking for different […]
South African Airways now Africa’s most punctual, overtakes KQ, Ethiopian
South African flag carrier emerged as Africa’s most punctual airline in 2025, despite operating a significantly smaller fleet and route network than its East African rivals.
Kenya Airways Shares Soar as Temasek, Qatar Airways Table Rescue Deals
Singaporean and Qatari investors have shown strong interest in Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya
KQ Wins Global Sustainability Awards
Kenya Airways (KQ) has won three awards at The Aviation Challenge 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year the airline has been recognised for its sustainable operations. The awards include Most Impactful Solution – Catering, Game Changer of the Year, and Special Recognition for Collaboration with KLM. The recognition reflects initiatives implemented across all Kenya Airways […]
NSE Market Report: Indices Edge Higher as Kenya Airways Emerges Top Gainer at 9.6%
Trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), on 22nd January 2026 was generally positive as evidenced by the performance of indices, and overall market capitalization, which edged higher by 0
KQ exits Eldoret route nearly two years after return
Kenya Airways halts flights to Eldoret as capacity constraints and rising operational costs reshape its domestic network. ...
Kenya Airways Resumes Embraer Fleet Operations
Kenya Airways (KQ) has officially returned the second of three narrow-body aircraft to scheduled commercial service.
Kenya Airways executives get half pay as cash crunch deepens
Top Kenya Airways executives received only half their December salaries as the airline grapples with cash flow pressures linked to grounded aircraft.
Kenya Airways CEO, Allan Kilavuka Departs Amid Volatile Recovery
Kenya Airways has announced the departure of its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr
Leadership gaps throw off KQ’s search for investor
The exits of Allan Kilavuka and Michael Joseph as CEO and chairman of Kenya Airways, respectively, have thrown off the national carrier’s search for a strategic investor. The ...
Kenya Airways deploys restored plane to meet festive season demand
The returned Embraer along with another aircraft expected to resume operations before the end of the year, will significantly boost KQ’s capacity, improve revenues, and ease operations.
Kilavuka's turbulent tenure at the helm of Kenya Airways come to an end
As KQ’s financial crisis has deepened, with the airline posting some of the largest losses in the country’s corporate history, it has also become the butt of many jokes—a situation ...
Allan Kilavuka Exits Kenya Airways, Acting CEO Appointed | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka has exited and gone on terminal leave a month after a profit warning, with COO George Kamal named acting chief.
Kenya Airways in twin leadership vacuum as Kilavuka exits
Kilavuka was brought in at one of KQ’s most turbulent times, shortly after his predecessor Sebastian Mikosz –who had been brought in from Poland to help turnaround the carrier after years of...
Kilavuka to retire as KQ boss, COO George Kamal to take over
The KQ board has announced that Mr Kilavuka will proceed on terminal leave ahead of the expiry of his term in April.
KQ Announces Leadership Change as MD Kilavuka Steps Down
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a leadership change as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka proceeds on terminal leave ahead of the expiry of his contract. Kilavuka departs after six years at the helm, during which he guided the airline through challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press statement seen […]
[EXCLUSIVE] Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka exits
In a major shake-up at the national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka is exiting the airline.
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Court rejects return of KQ staff fired in free ticket scandal
Court documents reveal that the employee had worked for KQ for 23 years and was serving as a Turnaround Coordinator in passenger ramp services when his employment was terminated in June 2024.
Kenya Airways Issues Profit Warning for FY 2025
In FY 2024, Kenya Airways recorded impressive results, rebounding to profitability after 12 consecutive years of losses
KQ Issues 2025 Profit Warning as Three 787s Stay Grounded | The Kenyan Wallstreet
Kenya Airways warns FY25 earnings will fall 25% after three 787s remain grounded, cutting capacity and lowering traffic in the first half.
KQ Issues Profit Warning On Lack of Aircraft Spares
(KQ)Kenya Airways has issued a profit alert, warning that its 2025 earnings will drop by at least 25% compared to 2024. The airline attributes this decline to engine unavailability, global aviation spare parts shortages, and aircraft shortages. Currently, KQ says three Boeing 787-8 planes are grounded, equivalent to one-third of its wide-body fleet, resulting in […]
Kenya Airways) Issues Profit Warning On Lack of Aircraft Spares
Kenya Airways has issued a profit alert, warning that its 2025 earnings will drop by at least 25% compared to 2024. The airline attributes this decline to engines availability and spare parts shortages. Currently, Kenya Airways says three Boeing 787-8 planes are grounded, out of nine Dreamliners, severely slowing down its long haul flights and […]
KQ issues profit warning on lower passenger numbers
The airline attributes the performance to a drop in passenger numbers following grounding of some of its large aircrafts
Kenya Airways To Sponsor Four Top Emerging Golf Talents In New Partnership With Professional Golfers of Kenya
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a new partnership with the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK), solidifying its commitment to nurturing local talent
Treasury Probed on KSh 55B KQ Loans and KSh 6.2B Telkom Deal | The Kenyan Wallstreet
PAC questioned Treasury over unsupported KSh 55B Kenya Airways loans, an unapproved KSh 6.2B Telkom buyout, and missing documents flagged in the audit.
KQ and Aga Khan University Hospital Join Forces to Make Kenya A Leading Healthcare Destination
Kenya Airways (KQ), through its healthcare division KQ Health, has signed a partnership with Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)
As Kenya Mourns The Enigma, Here Are 5 Things You Should Know About KQ
Kenya Airways’ (KQ) involvement in the repatriation of the remains of the Right Honorable Raila Odinga has redefined traditional
Kenya Airways Operates Africa’s First intra African Flight to Cape Town For The Aviation Challenge 2025
Kenya Airways has operated its first intra-African flight using 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) attributes under a mass balance system
Kenya Airways And Qatar Airways Now Have A New Codeshare Partnership
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have announced the launch of a new codeshare partnership that will significantly enhance travel options
Kenya Airways Honors The Late Raila Odinga As A True Shujaa On Mashujaa Day
Kenya Airways (KQ) paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Right Honorable Raila Amolo Odinga, celebrating him as a true Shujaa
KLM, KQ Spot Future Talent in Sustainable Aviation At the University of Nairobi
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Kenya Airways (KQ) have engaged with over 200 students at the University of Nairobi’s School of Engineering
MPs Demand Repayment Plan From KQ As State Bailouts Persist | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KQ is facing fresh pressure to spell out how it intends to repay billions of shillings in government bailouts.
Treasury Exempts Kenya Airways Suppliers From Digital Service Tax, Sparing the National Carrier Heavy Software and Avionics Bills
Kenya Airways digital service tax exemption spares the airline billions in booking, avionics, and software costs under new Treasury rules.
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