Mon Sep 23 15:13:06 UTC 2024: ## Kenya Airways Suffers KES 80 Million Loss Due to Strike, Focuses on Government Travel

**Nairobi, Kenya** – Kenya Airways (KQ) incurred an estimated KES 80 million in revenue loss and additional operational costs due to a one-day strike by its employees, according to CEO Allan Kilavuka. The strike caused disruptions to flights, leading to rebooking, compensation, and other expenses.

Despite the setback, KQ is pushing forward with its strategy of expanding its share of government-related travel, currently at 40%. The airline launched the Asanti Executive Hub, a one-stop shop designed to cater to the travel needs of government officials, located at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

Kilavuka highlighted the importance of increasing the airline’s efficiency to attract more government business and international dignitaries. He emphasized that the Asanti Executive Hub is a key initiative to make KQ the preferred choice for government travel.

At the launch, Principal Administrative Secretary Arthur Osiya urged KQ to enhance its product offerings, improve efficiency, and prioritize reliability to retain the government travel market. He stressed that the airline needs to be more aggressive in capturing this segment.

“KQ needs to avoid small weaknesses that give people excuses to go elsewhere. This is your market; work on it aggressively. You are not as aggressive as you should be towards tapping into this government business,” Osiya remarked.

The Asanti Executive Hub is a joint venture between KQ and KICC, aimed at boosting Kenya’s appeal as a destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE). The partnership aims to attract more international conferences to Kenya, contributing to economic growth and showcasing the country’s potential to host world-class events.

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