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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJanuary 15, 2026
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From looting to grounded fleet and leasing; inside KQ's turbulence

Aircraft sent for routine maintenance are taking longer to return to service, delayed by shortages of critical spare parts...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya Airways (KQ), once a symbol of Kenyan pride and connection to the world, has faced nearly a decade of significant financial and operational challenges. The airline, known as “The Pride of Africa,” is currently experiencing a period of severe unreliability and strategic missteps.
- Kenya Airways has been battling chronic financial distress and strategic missteps for almost 10 years.
- The airline is referred to as “The Pride of Africa” and represents the connection between East Africa’s largest economy and the world.
- Despite being a symbol of Kenyan machismo, KQ’s Boeing 787 Dreamliners have been experiencing persistent and mind-bending unreliability.
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