Kenya Airways (KQ) has vehemently denied recent allegations published by The Standard newspaper on January 15, 2026, which claimed aircraft parts looting, poor governance, and safety lapses.

• KQ stated the allegations are false, misleading, and unsupported by evidence, emphasizing their commitment to transparency grounded in verified facts.
• The airline defended its staff, claiming all employees are licensed, trained, and operate under strict regulatory oversight, dismissing suggestions of theft or sabotage as "false and deeply unjust."
• Kenya Airways clarified that "parts looting" claims misrepresent standard aviation maintenance, where controlled transfer of serviceable parts is a globally accepted and regulated practice during spare-parts shortages.