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How KQ's fortunes sank, and a pilot's rescue plan

By The Standard January 15, 2026

Source: The Standard

How KQ's fortunes sank, and a pilot's rescue plan

Passengers boarding a Kenya Airways aircraft at Moi International Airport in Mombasa. [File, Standard]

Last November, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa), a regional economic bloc comprising 21 African countries, fined Kenya Airways (KQ) for violating passenger rights by mistreating and failing to provide sufficient assistance during flight disruptions.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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