Kenya Airways reports 21% growth in business on African routes last year as it continued to expand the hub concept at Nairobi, which is now connected to 19 destinations throughout the continent. Overall, the airline reports an 8.8% rise in sales for its 1997/8 financial year to KSh11.6 billion ($196 million), with net profits back on track at KSh1.3 billion.
Source: Flight International
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