June 05
South Africa: South African Airways Among Carriers Fined Millions for Delayed Refunds
South African Airways is among several global carriers fined $2.5 million by US authorities for failing to refund passengers for tickets purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic in… Read more »
June 04
Ethiopia: Ethiopian, KQ Face Delays As FAA Halts 737 Max Production Expansion
Boeing's woes continue as the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will not allow the plane maker to expand production of its best-selling 737 MAX aircraft due to… Read more »
June 03
Kenya: Win for Teachers As TSC Gets Funds for Pay Deal, Job Terms Change
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has been allocated Sh13 billion in the financial year starting July to implement the second phase of the 2021-2025 collective bargaining… Read more »
May 31
East Africa: Kenya Faces EAC Clash Over New Cereal Import Levy
Kenya is poised for a clash with its East African Community (EAC) partners following the introduction of a new import levy on cereals. Read more »
May 28
Kenya: KQ Sacks Staff Over Buddy Pass Abuse, Extends Suspension
Kenya Airways has dismissed staff members found guilty of abusing the buddy pass privilege following a one-month suspension of the programme to investigate misuse claims. Read more »
May 23
Southern Africa: Qatar Airways Set for Major Southern Africa Airline Acquisition
Qatar Airways is poised to unveil its acquisition of a prominent airline in Southern Africa, a major move poised to significantly influence the aviation landscape within the… Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Reveals Thermal Power Dominance in the Region
Thermal power dominates the energy landscape in the Comesa region, commanding a share of over 76 percent, with hydro energy trailing at 24 percent, out of a total installed… Read more »
May 22
Kenya: KQ to Miss Out On Summer Sales Due to Capacity Constraints
Kenya Airways faces a turbulent period as the grounding of its second high-capacity aircraft, the Boeing 787, continues to cause costly delays and flight cancellations. Read more »
May 21
Kenya: Tax Hike Is Economic Miscalculation, KAM Tells Ruto
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has issued a stark warning about the proposed 25 percent excise duty on vegetable oils in the Finance Bill 2024, highlighting potential… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Economy Grows 5.6 Percent Driven By Agricultural Recovery
Kenya's economy grew by 5.6 percent in 2023, driven by a seven percent expansion in the agriculture sector, according to the head of the national statistics office. Read more »
May 20
Rwanda: Ruto Orders KTDA Management Fee Cut Amid Legal Disputes
President William Ruto has issued a directive to the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) to slash its management fee, reigniting a contentious debate in the wake of an ongoing… Read more »
May 17
Uganda: Uganda to Import Fuel Directly, Cutting Reliance On Kenyan Marketers
Uganda will now have the capacity to directly import fuel from producing nations, diminishing its reliance on Kenyan marketers, following a bilateral meeting in Nairobi. Read more »
May 16
Kenya: Understanding Kenya's Regulations On State Officers' Offshore Bank Accounts
Did you know that public officers seeking to operate bank accounts outside Kenya are required get clearance from the ethics watchdog in compliance with law? Read more »
Africa: Cable Cuts Expose Vulnerabilities in Africa's Internet Infrastructure
The vulnerability of East Africa's countries was starkly revealed once again in the aftermath of the damage inflicted upon an undersea cable, leading to widespread internet outages… Read more »
May 15
Kenya: Ruto's Directive to Impact Tea Exporters' Margins
Multinational tea exporters are bracing for impact as the government announces plans to prohibit shipping of bulk tea, a move aimed at preserving the distinct identity of Kenyan… Read more »
May 13
Kenya: Network Airline Services Appointed As FlyDubai's GSSA in Kenya
Network Airline Services (NAS) has been selected as the General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) for flydubai in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan MPs Shield Minister, Ignite Corruption Claims
A covert maneuover has emerged, shedding light on the inner workings of the Kenya Kwanza government's efforts to shield Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi from… Read more »
May 10
East Africa: Safaricom Projected Earnings Weighed Down By Ethiopian Loss
Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications company, reported a slight uptick in profits, albeit dampened by the underperformance of its Ethiopian arm. Read more »
May 09
Africa: Zimbabwe, Zambia Turn to East Africa for Maize Support
Southern African countries, once regional food basket and a significant supplier of grain to East Africa, now faces a substantial deficit, prompting them to turn to Uganda and… Read more »
May 07
Kenya: KQ Resumes DRC Flights Following Staff Release
Kenya Airways has swiftly resumed its flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a day after the release of two of its employees who were detained over a week ago in… Read more »
May 06
East Africa: East Africa Ministers Expedite SGR Link From Indian Ocean to Atlantic
East Africa Transport Ministers convened to expedite the integration of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) across the Northern Corridor, in an initiative aimed at fostering seamless… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Introduces Cargo Flights to Eldoret
Kenya Airways has commenced cargo flights to the North Rift town of Eldoret, intensifying competition on a route that has recently attracted other players. Read more »
April 30
Kenya: Costly Flights Cancellation to Impact KQ Bottom Line
Kenya Airways is continues to grapple with flight cancellations and delays, occasioned by operational hurdles stemming from constrained capacity. Read more »
May 03
Kenya: KQ Announces Flight Delays As Crew Caught Up in Nairobi Traffic
Kenya Airways has announced further delays in outbound flights due to staff being caught up in heavy traffic caused by ongoing heavy rains in Nairobi. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: Kenya Relaunches Business Ethics Code With Industry Partners
The Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK), in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, has announced the renewal of the… Read more »