Latest experts stories from across Kenya.
To anyone outside aviation, aircraft maintenance can appear disarmingly mundane, little different from the routine servicing of a motor vehicle. The reality is altogether more exacting. Whereas drivers may occasionally overrun a scheduled…
A familiar refrain in discussions of air travel is that African airlines are expensive. This prompts a puzzling question: why are fares high when most carriers on the continent still lose money? The answer lies in their revenue structures…
Singapore is roughly the size of Nairobi County. Kenya is nearly 800 times larger. Yet in 2024, Singapore’s GDP stood at approximately USD 500 billion, while Kenya’s hovered around USD 110 billion. The difference is not geography,…
Disruptions have now become the uninvited yet stubbornly permanent guest at the post-COVID air-travel banquet. According to FlightAware, the skies now host an average of some 5600 daily delays and 340 cancellations worldwide, a statistical…
Last year, the average global cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.9-million, according to the 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report, illustrating just how damaging cyberattacks can be. Corporate networks are being compromised as threat…
There is an increasing tendency to conflate the roles of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and Kenya Airways (KQ), despite their distinct functions within the aviation sector. The Kenya Airports Authority is a state corporation…
Every now and then, analysts from other fields decide to take a crack at auditing the aviation industry. Armed with confidence and a LinkedIn account, they dive into this high-altitude, high-complexity sector – usually without the…
When it comes to investing in real estate, a lawyer is not just a luxury but your secret weapon. After finding the perfect piece of land in the right location, at the right price and seeing your dreams finally come together, do not rush…
Flying between Africa’s major cities remains a frustrating experience for millions of travellers. Despite being home to over a billion people across a landmass three times larger than Europe, the continent’s air transport network remains…
The term Open Skies refers to international aviation agreements that aim to remove barriers related to routes, capacity, and pricing. The goal is to enhance competition and efficiency in global air travel, ultimately benefiting both…
When the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) was established in 2021 through the merger of ICDC, TFC, and IDB Capital, it was more than an institutional consolidation. It signaled a deliberate reset, a new architecture for powering Kenya’s…
The media plays a pivotal role in shaping public perception. But when headlines prioritise sensation over accuracy, they risk creating panic and misunderstanding-especially in sensitive industries like aviation. In Kenya, even respected…
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…
