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Kenya Airways warns of disruptions in holiday season due to spare parts shortages

Kenya Airways warns of disruptions in holiday season due to spare parts shortages

KENYA Airways (KQNA.NR) has told its customers to be prepared for potential disruptions to its flight schedule during the busy Christmas holiday season due to shortages of spare parts. The carrier, one of the biggest in Africa, said the lack of parts, which is affecting the global supply chain, would disrupt flights for about two weeks. "These challenges are leading to extended ground time of our aircraft for maintenance," it said in a statement seen by Reuters on Monday. "This may also lead to the grounding of one or more of our aircraft." The airline first flagged the problems it is grappling with due…
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Kenya has imposed a holiday season COVID-19 vaccine mandate: why it’s premature

Kenya has imposed a holiday season COVID-19 vaccine mandate: why it’s premature

KENYA is to impose restrictions on access to public spaces for those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 from December 21. This, along with the opening up of COVID-19 vaccination to young people over 15, is an attempt by the government to meet its national target of 10 million vaccinated before the new year. Catherine Kyobutungi weighs in on the pros and cons of Kenya’s vaccination strategy. Author CATHERINE KYOBUTUNGI, Executive Director, African Population and Health Research Center Is Kenya’s decision on mandatory vaccinations the right move? Vaccination mandates are premature in my view. The country has struggled for…
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