The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by Dr. Jan Yves Remy and Ms. Chelcee Brathwaite On the sidelines of the UNCTAD XV Conference hosted by Barbados on 3-7 October 2021, a growing courtship between Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley and Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta […]
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Nairobi beat Lagos to become Africa’s leading business travel destination – here’s why
Nairobi, Kenya. City Hall. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Y1A0811 Nairobi, Kenya Kenya’s capital city Nairobi was on October 21 named as Africa’s leading business travel destination during the 2021 World Travel Awards (WTA), Africa and Indian Ocean, according to the Business Insider. WTA is the leading authority that recognizes and rewards excellence in travel and tourism. Nairobi […]
List of Highest Paid Board of Directors in Kenya Whose Companies Are Listed at NSE
Amendments to the Companies Act in 2017 made it compulsory for companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to disclose how top directors are remunerated The highest-paid board directors are those who hold multiple positions in different companies Equity Bank founder Peter Munga earned KSh 52 million in director fees at the lender and […]
Kenya Airways and partners accused of monopolistic alliances
A Kenya Airways plane. FILE PHOTO | NMG Kenya Airways (KQ) and its partners have been accused of commercial collaborations that amount to monopolistic practices on the routes they control, according to a report by Africa’s regulatory agencies. KQ has commercial agreements and joint ventures with Tanzania’s Precision Air and Europe’s Air France and KLM. […]
Parliament clears deal for Kenya Airways route expansion in US
Kenya’s Parliament approves deal which will allow Kenya Airways to access US routes and American carriers to access the Kenyan market. PHOTO | FILE | NMG Kenya’s Parliament has approved a new deal, which will see Kenya Airways expand its route network in the US beyond New York. MPs on Thursday voted to endorse the […]
CAK flags Kenya Airways morning flights advantage
Kenya Airways has more morning slots at the country’s airports for domestic flights than its rivals, giving it an unfair advantage in winning customers and setting ticket prices. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) says the national carrier and its wholly-owned subsidiary Jambojet are best placed to serve customers who mostly prefer morning flights for […]
Kenya Airways is Africa’s Most Expensive Airline, Say Regulators
Kenya Airways has the most expensive tickets among airlines operating in Africa, charging more on average than carriers such as Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways and Air France. A new study by competition authorities representing a total of 24 African countries found that KQ, as the airline is known by its international code, charges the […]
African airlines projected to acquire $160bn planes
Kenya Airways Boeing plane at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. FILE PHOTO | NMG Boeing says Africa’s strong, long-term growth prospects for commercial aviation are closely tied to the continent’s projected three percent annual economic growth over the next 20 years. The US-based manufacturer also notes that the continent will require aftermarket services such as […]
African airlines projected to acquire Sh16trn planes
Plane manufacture Boeing forecasts that Africa’s airlines will invest $160 billion in acquiring additional 1,030 aircraft by 2040 to meet the growing demand for flying in the continent, raising hopes for the recovery of the sector that has been hard hit by Covid-19. Boeing says Africa’s strong, long-term growth prospects for commercial aviation are closely […]
Regional airlines step up competition against KQ
The battle for the skies is shaping up in the East African region as airlines upgrade their fleet and expand destinations, setting the stage for heightened competition with established carriers such as Kenya Airways (KQ). The regional airlines are also expanding their interline agreement with foreign carriers as they seek to increase their reach through […]