KQ moves to end ‘abusive’ union with Dutch Airlines, KLM

Kenya Airways Kenya Airways CEO and Managing Director Mbuvi Ngunze flanked by Board Chairman Michael Joseph during investor briefing for the company's full year performance for the period 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017.The company recorded an Operating Profit of Kshs 900Million compared to a loss of Kshs 4.1Billion last year, driven by a strong recovery strategy, Operation Pride.PHOTO DAVID NJAAGA/STANDARD}

The ‘abusive’ marriage between Kenya Airways and Netherlands’ Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) might be headed for an uneventful divorce.

KLM has already, at least in principle, agreed to this fate. But it must have been a bitter pill to swallow for the Dutch Airline which had such unfettered control over the national carrier.