Kenya Airways’ half-year loss widened to Sh16.1 billion in 2026 as fuel costs surged 66 per cent and aircraft remained grounded by global shortages of engines and spare parts.
Kenya Airways planes at the parking bay at JKIA in Nairobi. [File, Standard]
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has sunk deeper into losses, reporting a net loss of Sh16.1 billion for the half-year to June 2,026 compared to a Sh12.2 billion loss that it reported over the first half of 2025.
Premium Article
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Kenya Airways half-year loss widens to Sh16bn as costs spiral
George Kamal on KQ’s plan to return to profit, growth, search for investor and debt restructure
KQ tops dues to KCAA with Sh1.5billion unpaid service fees
Air New Zealand plunges to $242 million loss as fuel and engine costs bite
Kenya Airways to reveal potential new investors as losses deepen
KAA profit halves as revenues, passenger charges slump
Investor offers planes in exchange for KQ strategic stake
Air New Zealand reports $336 million pre-tax loss
The loss increased from Sh12.2 billion recorded in the previous reporting period.
The carrier’s losses in 2025 were primarily caused by a capacity shortage due to the prolonged grounding of at least two of its…
The loss increased from Sh12.2 billion recorded in the previous reporting period.
The airline said the crisis in the Gulf has had the effect of increasing its fuel costs by 72 per cent over the first half of…
'I’m looking to bring new aircraft and grow the capacity.'
The national carrier is also eyeing $1.5 billion (Sh194 billion) in fresh capital injection by March next year to fund its…
