OPINION: Why a Secure Aviation Industry is Crucial to Kenya’s Development

By Emile N. Arao, Director General, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority The Republic of Kenya in 2022 attained a milestone in aviation after a mandatory International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) universal security audit scored the state at 91.77%, the highest ever recorded for the region. A major milestone in the growth and development of Civil Aviation…

Kenya Association of Air Operators Commends Proposed Aviation Industry Engagement Rule-Making Process

The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has commended the proposed enhanced industry engagement rule-making process between the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and stakeholders in the industry. KAAO which has for years been calling for an inclusive engagement process between the different industry stakeholders termed the first Aviation Thought Leaders Forum, since creation of the…

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Niger Civil Aviation Authority Hold Joint Training

Delegates from the Niger Civil Aviation Authority have begun a 3-week on-the-job training with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Flight Operations and Airworthiness department with a session led by Capt. Mary Kai, Manager Flight Operations, and Ms. Mary Keter, Manager Air Worthiness. The training is part of the relationship-building efforts between Kenya Civil Aviation Authority…