KENYAN LAWYERS BOYCOTT COURTS OVER ALLEGED JUDICIAL CORRUPTION. (PHOTO).

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 Kenyan lawyers boycott courts over alleged judicial corruption Kenyan lawyers staged a nationwide boycott of court proceedings on Wednesday to protest alleged judicial corruption and chronic delays. Cases in the East African nation take an average of two years to conclude, according to official records, with lawyers blaming graft and systemic inefficiencies. "The court boycott is going on in courts across the country, with many lawyers heeding the call," Charles Kanjama, the president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), told reporters. However, the judiciary said that accountability mechanisms already exist through the Judicial Service Commission and the Office of the Judiciary Ombudsman, where complaints against judges and judicial officers can be lodged and investigated, according to a statement released prior to the boycott. It also defended its recent performance, saying it achieved a case clearance rate of 104 per cent for the first time in several years. After the natio...

BRITISH AIRWAYS OFFERS PILOTS BONUS FOR CUTTING FUEL USE AMID SOARING JET PRICES. (PHOTO).


 British Airways offers pilots bonus for cutting fuel use amid soaring jet prices

British Airways is introducing a new incentive program aimed at encouraging its pilots to reduce fuel consumption as global jet fuel prices continue to soar amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Under the plan, pilots who cut their planes’ carbon dioxide emissions by at least 60,000 tons above 2025 levels would be eligible for a bonus equal to 1% of their base salary. The airline is coordinating with the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA), which represents the majority of U.K. pilots, and members are set to vote on the proposal at the end of April, with implementation expected next year. BALPA emphasized that any changes to terms or conditions will be subject to member approval, and the initiative is part of broader efforts to meet sustainability goals while enhancing pilots’ work experience.

The incentive comes as airlines worldwide face pressure from sharply rising fuel costs triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, has pushed crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, with jet fuel costs jumping more than 100% over the past month. Airlines are responding with a variety of measures, including higher ticket prices, fuel surcharges, and cutting unprofitable flights. China’s Cathay Pacific has increased fuel surcharges, while United Airlines warned of significant financial impacts and plans flight reductions over the coming months. Qantas and Scandinavian Airlines are raising fares, and Air New Zealand has downgraded its financial outlook until the conflict stabilizes.


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