Kenya Airways (KQ), once a symbol of Kenyan pride, is facing severe turbulence due to chronic financial distress, strategic missteps, and persistent unreliability. The airline, known for its iconic Boeing 787 Dreamliners, has been struggling for nearly a decade, with issues like leases, looting, and a grounded fleet exposing deep-seated problems.

• KQ has been battling chronic financial distress for almost 10 years.
• The airline is nicknamed "The Pride of Africa" and connects East Africa's largest economy to the world.
• Issues contributing to its struggles include unreliability, strategic missteps, leases, looting, and a grounded fleet.