Kenya is among several African countries imposing excessive taxes, levies and charges on aviation.
By
Vincent Owino
Business & Technology Reporter
Nation Media Group
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised President William Ruto’s government for supporting Kenya Airways while simultaneously imposing charges and policies that increase the cost of air travel and undermine the national carrier’s growth.
The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Act, 2026, which Ruto assented to law on Tuesday, introduces a new remittance…
The carrier’s losses in 2025 were primarily caused by a capacity shortage due to the prolonged grounding of at least two of its…
Kenya’s aviation sector is abuzz with activity amid upgrades to the main Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(JKIA) and maneuvers…
KQ has restored normal operations after a disruption that affected 63 flights and caused losses of over Sh900m, says Kiprono…
Ruto issued a clarion call for Africa to strengthen its financial institutions and fund its development on its own terms.
Ruto's travels do not come cheap, relying on chartered luxury jets that cost between Sh1.1 million and Sh1.7 million per flight…
