Why taxpayers should not be dragged into KQ's turbulence

JKIA after Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) staff down their tools over the proposed merger of KQ and KAA. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

On this one, no one should accuse MPs of harbouring an ulterior motive. They are inspired by a deep sense of patriotism—and nostalgia. The lawmakers are determined to repair Kenya Airways’ clipped wings. They want to restore Kenyans’ pride by revamping the ‘Pride of Africa’ to make it fly high again.