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Shutting out other airlines will not solve Kenya Airways woes

Recently, a local TV station hosted businessman Chris Kirubi. First things first, we all agree that Kenya Airways (KQ) is in trouble and it needs help. So the question is what help and how?

I was shocked by two suggestions fronted by Mr Kirubi. JKIA is allowing too many airlines into Nairobi hence they must be reduced, I could not believe that. He posed why should other airlines ferry people say to Dubai while our own KQ is half empty? It‘s about strategy, price, customer care etc and that is why people will choose Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines etc.

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