At the 2026
World Travel Awards in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Nairobi earned Africa's Leading
Business Travel Destination for the eighth consecutive year since the category
started in 2019, praised for its connectivity, hotels, conferences, and role as
East Africa's gateway.
Kenya Airways dominated with wins as Africa's
Leading Airline for the sixth year running, plus top honors in economy class,
its Pride Lounge at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, and Msafiri inflight magazine for
five years straight. Acting CEO Capt. George Kamal thanked staff, customers,
and partners, even as the airline faces challenges like recent Sh16 billion
half-year losses amid rising fuel costs.
