The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued a statement regarding the planned industrial action by unionizable employees of Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).

In the notice, KCAA Director General Emile N. Arao reassured the general public, air operators, and all aviation stakeholders that KCAA will fulfil all its statutory functions and responsibilities as provided for under the Civil Aviation Act, Cap. 394, and the attendant regulations, continue to be performed without interruption.

“The Authority remains fully committed to discharging its mandate in accordance with the law and regulations,” Arao.

KCAA also said the provision of air navigation services-including air traffic control, communication, navigation and surveillance, and aeronautical information services-remains fully operational.

“Accordingly, the safety of aircraft operating within Kenyan airspace, whether overflying, arriving, or departing from our airports, is assured,” Arao added.

KCAA Commitment

Arao further reaffirmed KCAA’s commitment to maintaining effective oversight and service delivery in line with the Civil Aviation Act and the Specific Operating Regulations, which domesticate ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices.

The DG said these measures are designed to safeguard the safety, security, and efficiency of civil aviation operations in Kenya.

The Authority appreciates the continued cooperation of all stakeholders and assures the public of a safe, secure, and sustainable civil aviation system.

Contacts for Inquiries

For more information, please contact. Customers can reach out via the Corporate Communication Department | Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Cell Phone: +254-709725000 or Email: pr@kcaa.or.ke

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is the regulatory authority established by the Civil Aviation Act, 2013, as amended in 2016, with the primary functions of regulation and oversight of aviation safety & security; economic regulation of air services and development of Civil Aviation; provision of air navigation services, and training of Aviation personnel.

KCAA undertakes these functions guided by the provisions of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, related ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS), the Kenya Civil Aviation Act, 2013, and the civil aviation regulations.

JKIA entrance. PHOTO/KBC.