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August 25, 2026
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Kenya Airways loss widens to Sh16.1bn as costs rise

Kenya Airways loss widens to Sh16.1bn as costs rise

KQ's total operating costs rose to Sh91.9 billion during the period, up from Sh80.7 billion a year earlier...

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Kenya Airways (KQ) has reported a widening net loss of Sh16.1 billion for the first half of 2026, a significant increase from the Sh12.2 billion loss recorded in the same period last year.

  • The airline's net loss increased to Sh16.1 billion.
  • The main driver for the increased loss was a rise in operating costs, particularly fuel expenses, which climbed by 32 percent due to global oil price increases linked to the Iran conflict.
  • Operational challenges also contributed, including three Boeing 787 Dreamliners being grounded and other aircraft requiring maintenance.

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