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Kenya Airways leadership transition

Overview

Kenya Airways is undergoing a leadership transition following the resignation of Acting Group Managing Director and CEO George Kamal. Kamal, who assumed the role in December 2025, cited ‘compassionate family reasons’ for his departure and will formally step down on September 30.

Habil Waswani, the airline’s Company Secretary and Director of Legal Services and Regulatory Compliance, has been appointed as Acting Group Managing Director and CEO, effective September 15. Waswani brings over 24 years of legal and corporate governance experience to the position.

The executive change occurs as the carrier pursues a turnaround strategy that includes fleet optimization, a capital raise, and the search for a strategic investor. While the leadership shift was announced, share prices on the Nairobi Securities Exchange remained relatively stable, with analysts noting that market performance may be more closely tied to high fuel costs and financial conditions.

Entities

Kiprono Kittony · Habil Waswani · Kenya Airways · George Kamal · Nairobi Securities Exchange

Timeline

18 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Kenya Airways Acting CEO George Kamal resigns
Kenya Airways Acting CEO George Kamal has resigned for personal reasons. Habil Waswani will serve as Acting Group MD and CEO starting September 15 while the board searches for a permanent successor.
21 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Kenya Airways appoints Habil Waswani as Acting CEO
Kenya Airways has appointed Habil Waswani as Acting GMD/CEO, effective September 15, 2026, following the departure of Captain George Kamal after a four-year tenure.

Sources

avioblog.it · biznakenya.com · businessdailyafrica.com · businesstoday.co.ke · nairobinews.co.ke · radiogeneration.co.ke · techtrendske.co.ke · travelnews.co.za