Kenya Airways Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Allan Kilavuka has explained the KSh 12.1 billion loss reported in the first half of the year 2025. Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka speaking at a past event. Photo: Kenya Airways. Source: Twitter KQ posted a 19% decline in revenue to KSh 75 billion in the same period ending June 30, 2025, compared to KSh 91 billion collected in 2024. What led to KQ loss? Kilavuka explained that the loss resulted in reduced airline capacity during the six months to June 2025.
The CEO noted that the grounding of its major aircraft affected its revenue by KSh 17 billion, resulting in a loss. “Half-year results are less than optimal. We have had a significantly reduced capacity for the first half of the year by about 20%, which is attributed to some of our grounded aircraft, including wide-body and narrow-body. “This compromised our revenue by about KSh 17 billion, and that translated to a loss of KSh 12.1 billion,” said Kilavuk, as quoted by CNBC Africa. Kilavuka said the airline is working to restore the capacity as quickly as possible. “We have been able to bring back one of the aircraft to operation and we will continuously and progressively bring back the other ones. We are looking forward for additional aircraft to increase our fleet,” he added.
He said the airline is committed to advancing cost optimisation and completing our capital raising program to strengthen our balance sheet. These measures will ensure we emerge stronger, leaner, and better positioned to deliver long-term value for our shareholders, customers, and partners. READ ALSO Nairobi: Police arrest 14 juvenile gang members amid growing concerns in Umoja Estate Kilavuka banked on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates showing that passenger traffic will grow by 5.8% globally in 2025.
By Wycliffe Musalia
