Kenya Airways has reported a significant financial setback in 2025, posting a pre-tax loss of 17.93 billion shillings ($138 million) just a year after returning to profitability for the first time in over a decade.
The decline was largely driven by a sharp drop in revenue, with total income falling considerably compared to the previous year. The airline also faced operational challenges, including the temporary grounding of several Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft due to ongoing global supply chain disruptions.
Company officials noted that the strong financial performance recorded in 2024 had been supported by favorable foreign exchange gains, as the Kenyan shilling appreciated significantly against the US dollar. The absence of such currency advantages in 2025 further contributed to the downturn.
The results highlight the fragile recovery of the airline industry in Africa, where external factors such as global supply chains, currency fluctuations, and operational constraints continue to weigh heavily on performance.
Source: TRT Africa
