Airlines · Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal resigns after nine months
Kenya Airways Acting CEO George Kamal has resigned for personal reasons, with Habil Waswani named as his interim successor.
TL;DR
Kamal will remain for a 30-day transition period, while the board initiates a competitive search for a permanent replacement to continue the airline's turnaround efforts. The sudden leadership change creates uncertainty for the carrier as it attempts to stabilize operations, improve financial performance, and expand its network.
AeroTime1 Sept, 20:31 BST
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