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Kenya Airways, the flag carrier of Kenya, plays a crucial role in the country's socio-economic landscape. Headquartered in Nairobi, the airline is not just a key player in the aviation sector but also a significant contributor to national development. Kenya, like many countries in Africa, faces substantial challenges related to poverty. As of recent statistics, approximately 36.1% of Kenya's population lives below the poverty line. In this context, Kenya Airways' initiatives and operations are vital in reducing the economic inequality and alleviating poverty. 


Kenya Airways operates in a complex environment marked by significant social and economic inequalities across Africa and within Kenya. The airline connects diverse regions, promoting economic integration, and fostering growth by enhancing access to markets and facilitating tourism. Despite its positive economic impact, disparities in income, infrastructure, and education levels across the continent and within Kenya pose challenges to its operations. Unequal access to air travel and the digital divide further exacerbates these inequalities, affecting demand and operational costs.  

Fly Net Zero by 2050

Goal: Achieve net-zero CO₂ by 2050 across our operations. 

By when: 2050 

Why it matters: This is North Star aviation and our responsibility to future generations. 

How we’ll get there: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), flight & ground efficiency, next-gen fleet, credible compensation for residuals. 

KPI: tCO₂e per RPK and absolute Scope 1; annual reduction trajectory vs 2050 pathway.

2024 status: Energy intensity at 1.66 MJ/RPK across ~20.28M GJ total energy; CORSIA MRV and offset purchases active; SAF enablement underway for 2025 start; 12% GSE electrified with a ~700 L/day PMD plant targeting ~25% of GSE diesel; fleet and operational efficiency programs deployed.

 

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The Aviation Challenge 2024

After a successful first and second edition, Kenya Airways is glad to announce that we will be participating in the second edition of The Aviation Challenge (TAC) 2024, previously ‘The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC) by SkyTeam alliance. 

About The Aviation Challenge: 

The Aviation Challenge by SkyTeam was created to increase the speed of innovation in the form of embedded new practices in sustainability in the airline industry through knowledge sharing. SkyTeam members will be taking part in the Aviation Challenge this year by operating routes in the most sustainable way using creativity, partnership, and innovation. 

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Reducing Our Operational Environmental Footprint

Our operations depend on a variety of natural resources. Aircraft manufacturing, in-flight operations, and related activities require a diverse range of minerals, metals, and food production resources. Additionally, water serves multiple purposes throughout our operations. Consequently, we generate various types of waste, including solid, liquid, and hazardous waste. Kenya Airways is committed to efficient management of natural resources and waste to safeguarding the environment for future generations. 

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Improving Stakeholder Well-being

Improving Stakeholder Well-being

Kenya Airways is committed to prioritizing the well-being of all our stakeholders, recognizing that their health, safety, and satisfaction are integral to our success and sustainability. We believe that by fostering the well-being of our stakeholders, we can create lasting value for our business and the communities we serve. 

We aim to ensure that our business operations contribute positively to the welfare of stakeholders. 

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Women in Under-represented Roles

Goal: Reach 25% women across pilots/operations, engineering & tech, senior management and governance nominations. 

By when: 2025 

Why it matters: Diverse teams are safer, smarter, and more innovative. 

How we’ll get there: Targeted hiring, leadership pipelines, mentorship, unbiased promotion & succession processes. 

KPI: % women in each role family.

2024 status: Ops/Pilots 8%, Engineers/Technicians 17%, Heads of Dept 27%, C-suite/Directors 17%, IATA governance nominations 0%. Overall gender parity 79%; training parity 85%; women’s salary proportion 30% 

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Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Goal: Use at least 10% of SAF blend in our operations. 

By when: 2030 

Why it matters: SAF is the biggest lever for near-term aviation decarbonization. 

How we’ll get there: Book-and-claim, long-term offtakes, joint projects via Kenya’s SAF ecosystem, operational trials on showcase routes. 

KPI: % SAF by energy content; SAF tonnes procured/claimed; SAF flights. 

2024 status: National SAF Committee established; strategy for local SAF defined; partnership with local producer; MoU signed for favorable pricing; production set to launch in 2025

Enable Local SAF Supply

Goal: Activate local SAF production capacity in Kenya (pilot scale moving to commercial readiness). 

By when: 2025 (enablement milestone) 

Why it matters: Local supply cuts cost, retains value in Kenya, and accelerates adoption. 

How we’ll get there: Partnerships with government, research bodies and producers; certification & quality assurance; bankable offtake signals. 

KPI: Local litres produced/certified; approved feedstocks/processes; $ invested.

2024 status: Regulatory + technical prep completed with partners; land allocation for energy crops; resources committed to pilot plant; MoU signed; targeting 2025 production start.

 

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Restore Ecosystems at Scale

Restore Ecosystems at Scale

Goal: Plant 1,000,000 trees every year in priority landscapes (e.g., Maragoli Hills). 

By when: Annual / ongoing 

Why it matters: Restores biodiversity, water systems, and community livelihoods. 

How we’ll get there: Seedballs & nurseries, community forestry partners, survival-rate stewardship, transparent monitoring. 

KPI: Trees planted & 24-month survival rate; hectares restored; jobs created.

2024 status: Program ramping via seedballs & drone pilots; commitment stated at 1.2 million trees annually; Maragoli Hills pilot executed (1.29 acres; 16 kg seedballs) with KFS, CFAs, Seedballs Kenya, and Fahari Aviation; third-party verification planned. 

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