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A Kenya Airways flight to New York experienced a malfunction mid-air over Chad, prompting the Dreamliner, registered as 5Y-KZH, to make an emergency return to Nairobi. The aircraft was traveling at a ground speed of 484 knots when the decision to turn back was made, according to Tanzania Times.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Kenya has initiated training for frontline staff at Kenya Airways to enhance their ability to detect victims of human trafficking at airports. This effort is part of a broader strategy to combat human trafficking in the region, according to Capital FM.
Kenya Airways is facing a federal lawsuit in New York from an aviation parts distributor over Sh129 million in unpaid debts. This lawsuit highlights the airline's financial struggles, which include Sh206.8 billion in accumulated losses and Sh131.4 billion in government debt that it cannot service. The situation has led to a lack of suppliers willing to continue business with the airline, which is also dealing with operational uncertainties flagged by its auditors.