Kenya Airways (KQ) announced on Tuesday that the airline has launched three sustainability and operational efficiency projects in a bid to reduce operational costs and improve work efficiency.
The projects include expanding its water bottling plant, the Pyro-Diesel Plan, and transforming its Msafiri House into a centralized operations hub.
With a production capacity of about 4,500 liters per day, the Water Bottling Plant will reduce KQ’s reliance on external water suppliers and reduce water procurement costs.
The Pryo-Diesel Plant, with a capacity to produce 700-1000 litres of diesel, will cut the airline’s operational costs, reduce fuel expenses and decrease the environmental footprint of its ground operations.
“These three bold projects align with Project Kifaru, our strategic recovery plan, which prioritizes financial sustainability, customer focus, and environmental responsibility. They also demonstrate the airline’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, improving operational efficiency, and contributing to Africa’s prosperity through responsible corporate practices,” said Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka.
KQ said that the dual benefit of the three initiatives underlines the airline’s commitment to sustainability and financial prudence. In addition to enhancing sustaining, the plants will create new employment opportunities as they expand operations.
In an effort to enhance operational efficiencies, KQ has also transformed Msafari House, one of its properties at JKIA, into a Centralized Operations Control hut for its flight crew, fleet management, and inflight management.
“This strategic move will streamline operations, improve team collaboration, and reduce travel time between different departments, thereby enhancing work efficiency and employee satisfaction while delivering significant cost savings by reducing airport access, parking charges, and rent expenses.” a statement by KQ reads.
KQ has been operating in losses amounting to millions and has struggled to find a turnaround strategy. However, the airline recently reported its first profit in over a decade after posting a net profit of Ksh523 million in the first half of 2024.
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