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DEAR READER Welcome on board, and thank you for choosing to fly with Kenya Airways – The Pride of Africa. As we approach the close of 2025 and look ahead to a new year filled with promise, I would like to take a moment to reflect with gratitude and optimism. This has been a year of growth, innovation and renewed partnerships – all driven by our unwavering commitment to creating exceptional travel experiences for you. Our new codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways now connects Africa to more destinations across Asia and the Middle East, opening exciting opportunities for business, leisure and cultural exchange. Closer to home, the launch of KQ Safari Data ensures you can stay seamlessly connected wherever your travels take you. We have also joined forces with Aga…

Faith Kipyegon is more than the greatest female middle-distance runner of her generation. The 31-year-old may well be at the peak of her powers right now, having brought back to the continent 1500m gold and 5000m silver medals from the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, yet the double world-record holder approaches her craft with grace, humility and no small sense of charity, taking on track pursuit with a sense of heritage and African spirit. “There is so much community in competition,” begins Kipyegon, “and I think that surprises a lot of people. “I have always had a desire to win and to succeed, but seeing others move ahead of their past exploits and fulfil their potential also fills me with so much pleasure. And certainly, in the current crop of…

We all love our summer bunnies. As the Swahili saying goes, “Mgeni njoo, mwenyeji apone”. Which means that when a guest comes, the host benefits. That’s pretty straightforward, right? In Kenya, it’s a slight transgression to visit someone empty-handed, especially if you’ve been away for an extended period. (FYI: the endearing term, ‘summer bunnies’ refers to Kenyans who live, work or study in North America and Europe, and vacation in Kenya in December.) YOU CAN TELL A SUMMER BUNNY FROM YOUR REGULAR FLIER THE MOMENT THEY DISEMBARK FROM A KQ DREAMLINER. IF THEY ARE SEMI-FAMOUS, THEY WILL BE MET BY TRADITIONAL DANCERS AND SHUTTERBUGS THE REAL PRIDE OF AFRICA The easiest way to feel the effect of our summer bunnies is by checking our country’s balance sheet. These folks are…

“As a frequent traveller I need a system that enables persons with disabilities (PWD) to travel without stress, worry, or hassle,” says Dr Anne Wafula Strike MBE, the British-Kenyan Paralympian, author, founder of The Olympia-Wafula Foundation and globally acclaimed advocate for disability rights. Born and raised in Western Kenya, Anne’s journey from rural girlhood to the tracks of the Paralympic Games is nothing short of phenomenal. Today, she’s breaking more boundaries – not on a wheelchair race track, but across Kenya’s majestic landscapes. Anne shared with us her dream accessible itinerary – a blueprint on how Kenya leads Africa in opening its arms to travellers of all abilities. Q IF YOU WERE DESIGNING THE PERFECT ACCESSIBLE KENYAN HOLIDAY, WHERE WOULD YOU BEGIN? Anne: I would start in Nairobi – it’s…

Alykhan Devji MR BEAN ON THE GO @MR.BEANONTHEGO Devji, and his father, Hanif, with whom he co-founded Mr Bean On The Go, started their thriving mobile coffee business in April 2025 out of their “shared love for great coffee and community” and a desire to bring that energy wherever people are. The simple coffee cart idea has grown into a brand with a personality and a deep respect for the coffee origins. “We want to deliver exceptional coffee experiences, one cup at a time, with a strong dose of Kenyan hospitality,” he says. Devji, whose favourite blend is peppermint mocha, is encouraged by the growing coffee culture in Kenya, a region traditionally rooted in tea. He has seen the rise of the hitherto underrated drink, the Cold Brew Tonic, which…

Africa’s landscapes inspire the world – from elephants on the savannah to flamingos shimmering on alkaline lakes. But behind the beauty, biodiversity is under pressure from climate change, shrinking habitats, conflict and illegal wildlife trade. In 2026, the question is urgent: how do we protect Africa’s natural heritage, and what role can each of us play – whether as travellers, policymakers or communities on the frontlines? James Isiche, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Africa Director, discusses the challenges… Q AS WE BEGIN 2026, WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE MOST URGENT CONSERVATION PRIORITIES FOR AFRICA? The most urgent priority is reversing biodiversity loss. It’s not just about preventing species from going extinct – it’s about protecting and restoring habitats so that plants and animals can thrive again. Wildlife…