In November last year, Kenya Airways (KQ) was fined by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) for infringing on passenger rights by mistreating and failing to adequately assist passengers during flight disruptions.

• The fine was imposed by Comesa, a regional economic bloc comprising 21 African countries.
• The organization involved, Kenya Airways, faced penalties for violating passenger rights.
• The violation specifically pertained to the mistreatment of passengers and insufficient assistance during flight disruptions.