Kenya Airways Records Sh16.1bn Loss Amid High Fuel, Operating Costs

KQ losses widen to Sh16.1b on rising fuel costs

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 records Sh16.1bn loss amid high fuel, operating costs

The airline’s performance has been weighed down by higher jet fuel costs.

Kenya Airways first-half pretax loss 15.92 billion shillings

(This story has been corrected to rectify the pre-tax loss to 15.92 billion shillings, not 16.1 billion shillings, in paragraph 1 and to fix related dollar ...

KQ loss widens to Sh16bn as costs hit a record Sh98bn

Kenya Airways’ net loss for the six months to June 2026 widened by 31.9 per cent to Sh16 billion, after operating costs climbed to a record level on the back of the Middle East conflict’s impact on global fuel prices. The national carrier’s total costs rose 12 per cent during the period to a record

Kenya Airways has the demand, but its H1 results show why turning growth into profit remains difficult

Kenya Airways delivered a stronger first half on the commercial side, generating KSh81.3 billion in revenue in the six months to June 2026 despite operating with 9% less capacity than a year earlier. Passenger demand remained firm, cabin factor improved by nearly four percentage points and cargo revenue also grew. Yet the airline’s financial position … The post Kenya Airways grows revenue despite lower capacity as fuel costs and losses weigh on …