Latest experts stories from across Kenya.
CNN journalist Larry Madowo recently raised a compelling question: Why do flights within Africa cost more than international ones, even to far-off destinations like the US? He compared a business class ticket from Nairobi to Abidjan with…
Contrary to what many believe, national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) is not a monopoly. There are alternatives for virtually all routes in its network. The question then arises; why fly KQ when other airlines compete on price points and…
Kenya Airways recently announced its 2024 full year results. It made a net profit of Ksh 5.4 billion. Because this is the first profit after more than a decade of loss-making, it has elicited a lot of online chatter. Whilst most are…
The number of executions worldwide has surged in recent years, with some countries intensifying their use of capital punishment despite growing international pressure to abolish it. According to Amnesty International and other human rights…
Kenya Airways (KQ) recently took delivery of a Boeing 737-800. This latest addition to the fleet is part the airline’s operational turnaround dubbed Kifaru 2, a strategy that seeks to grow, sustain and excel in the national carrier’s…
Airline travel can be stressful. More so when one is unaware of or willfully chooses to ignore the fine print that comes with every ticket purchased. A recent case of a lady travelling on Kenya Airways from Lagos, transiting through…
By Monica Chege Customer feedback has and will always be a far more than a post-transaction formality—it is a strategic asset that, when harnessed effectively, drives innovation, deepens customer loyalty, and secures competitive advantage.…
This is an opinion piece by James Muturi, CEO & Director at AMCCO Real Estate as well as a council member at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI). He shares his views on how technology is rapidly advancing real…
The aviation industry is highly regulated the world over. The International Civil Aviation Association establishes and maintains global Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). Safety and security concerns have ascendancy over all…
Air tickets: Every so often, I am inundated with requests for explanations on the cost of air tickets. Frequently asked are questions about the disparity in costs of airlines departing from and travelling to the same destination. Even…
Consumers today are inundated with options. Wherever they turn – their phones, newspapers, TV, and even roadsides – they see the same products from many different manufacturers. In a market where consumers have a multitude of options, the…
According to an article from Aviation Benefits, “Aviation is a key driver of global development. Over a third of all trade by value is sent by air, which makes trade a key component of business worldwide.” The article further says, “The…
Without a concerted effort to support integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), we are unlikely to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Good Health and Well-being or Gender Equality. Health systems in…
Airspace is a resource. Like any other precious resource, it must be protected by countries. Article 1 of the 1944 Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation says, “Every State has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the…
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is literally and figuratively bursting at the seams. Leaking roofs, power outages, and non-functional baggage carousels are now a constant feature of an airport built to handle 2 million…
At a given point, most entrepreneurs have experienced a reality that 70% of their peers are feeling a bit down about their teams not performing well in getting new customers. It’s a concern, isn’t it? Winning those customers is important…
