Kenya Airways has reported losses of $290m for 2021, the worst results in its history, despite increased revenue. The Kenyan government has spent millions to prop up the national carrier, but high fuel costs and a weakening Kenyan shilling have pushed up losses. Passenger numbers rose by 68% to 3.7 million, but are still lower than in 2019. Trading in shares remain suspended as the company tries to return to profitability, and pilots staged a strike in November 2021, leading to the cancellation of flights and thousands of stranded passengers. The Kenyan government has a 48.9% stake in Kenya Airways, while Air France-KLM owns 8.9%.