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![The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (Kalpa) has maintained that pilots will withdraw their services until the management of Kenya Airways effectively addresses their concerns. [Photo/ Standard]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/dkxkzzgv7n32mxevwra602374a7da6a9.jpg?fit=680%2C373&ssl=1)
Kenya Airways Recruits New Pilots as Strike Enters Day 3
It remains to be seen how quickly Kenya Airways could potentially recruit and onboard new pilots, particularly in the face of a global...
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![he previous administration led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, pictured here with Xi Jinping, cited confidentiality clauses in the agreement, and the possible injuring of relations with China. [Photo/ CGTN]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UK-1.png?fit=612%2C407&ssl=1)
SGR Contract: 9 Conditions China Set for Ksh437B Loan to Kenya
Murkomen shared with newsrooms the contract seen by Business Today. Questions, however, remain on whether Murkomen left out key parts of the deal....
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![The national carrier made the disclosure in a statement issued hours after KALPA confirmed its decision to proceed with the strike from tomorrow, Saturday, November 5, at 6am. [Photo/ Thomas Mukoya|Reuters]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/kqs.jpg?fit=680%2C382&ssl=1)
KQ to Lose Ksh2.1B Per Week as Pilots Strike
The national carrier made the disclosure in a statement issued hours after KALPA confirmed its decision to proceed with the strike from Saturday,...
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Nationwide Blackout: Businesses Suffer as Kenya Power Fails
Businesses were among the worst hit after a power outage hit most parts of Kenya on November 2, 2022. At the time of...
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Raising Questions: Aisha Jumwa’s 100-Day Pay Rise Promise for Civil Servants
"Civil servants are a demoralized lot, and we don’t want to see them suffering. They are unable to cope with the high cost...
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![KQ Chairman Michael Joseph at a past event. In his statement on November 1, 2022, Joseph described some statements made by pilots calling for his and CEO Allan Kilavuka's axing as 'extremely painful and derogatory'. [Photo/ Kenya Airways]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/EC-sG51XoAIcvMt.jpg_large.jpg?fit=680%2C453&ssl=1)
Michael Joseph Hits Back as KQ Pilots Demand Resignations
He expressed hope of a positive outcome, noting that they were working to resolve the issue. Joseph further described some statements made by...
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One Million Jobs For Youths Up For Grabs In New KEPSA Project
The program aims to support the growth of 200,000 small businesses while catalyzing the development of 10,000 start-ups through the creation of 47...
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![Strikes by Uber drivers have been a regular occurrence in Kenya over the past few years. Last week's strike included participation from drivers registered on other apps such as Bolt and Little, who also called for the companies to lower their commissions. [Photo/ TechCabal]](https://i0.wp.com/businesstoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uberchapchap.jpg?fit=680%2C383&ssl=1)
Uber Caves in After Drivers Strike, Cuts Its Commission
Drivers had decried the impact of the 25% commission on their earnings, in the context of the rising cost of living, with fuel...
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