Long story short, you can't really change that, as it is ingrained in some Kenyans to associate themselves with Europeans. Some individuals here even spend their full time correcting English spelling mistakes—take
Teargass and
Nicxie for example.
All in all, when it comes to aviation, Ethiopia does not joke around. We wish them all the best, as it is a massive investment, but they are clearly at the top of their game right now, and we see them going very far. Proudly Ethiopian.
For records:
For the 2024/2025 fiscal year (which ended July 7, 2025), Ethiopian Airlines reported a total annual
revenue of $7.6 billion USD.
So that new airport makes sense as they are already eating well