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15TH OCTOBER, 2026LEARNING FROM GLOBAL BEST PRACTICE TO STRENGTHEN KENYA’S AVIATION SECTOR - BRISTOL AIRPORT VISITThe Pr...
15/10/2026

15TH OCTOBER, 2026

LEARNING FROM GLOBAL BEST PRACTICE TO STRENGTHEN KENYA’S AVIATION SECTOR - BRISTOL AIRPORT VISIT

The Principal
Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Teresia Mbaika-CBS led a delegation to Bristol Airport in the United Kingdom for a two-day knowledge exchange focused on aviation security and operational efficiency.

The engagement provided valuable insights into key areas of interest, including airport security management, forecasting and planning to optimise operations, management of contracted services, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Handling nearly 11 million passengers annually, Bristol Airport offers useful operational lessons, including how airport activities are managed within defined operating hours, with scheduled departures closing at 10:00 p.m.

The Bristol Airport team was led by Ms Caroline Vear , Head of Security and Mr James Power, Manager, Security, Compliance and Engagement.

The exchange comes at an opportune time as Kenya advances the modernisation of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and strengthening the operational capacity of its airports.

Learning from established international practices will help inform approaches to improving security, service delivery, resource utilisation and the passenger experience.

The PS expressed appreciation to the UK Department for Transport for facilitating the visit and enabling valuable knowledge sharing.

By embracing international best practice and adapting relevant lessons to Kenya’s context, the State Department aims to support safer, more efficient and commercially sustainable airports that enhance passenger experience and strengthen Kenya’s position as a regional aviation hub.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority - KCAA Kenya Airports Authority

14TH OCTOBER, 2026KENYA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM SIGN MOU ON AVIATION SECURITY, ADVANCING ONE-STOP SECURITYKenya and the U...
14/10/2026

14TH OCTOBER, 2026

KENYA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM SIGN MOU ON AVIATION SECURITY, ADVANCING ONE-STOP SECURITY

Kenya and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Recognition of Aviation Security Measures for One-Stop Security, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation to strengthen civil aviation security and facilitate seamless air travel between the two countries.

The MoU is anchored in the Security Compact signed between Kenya and the United Kingdom in 2025, which provides a framework for cooperation in addressing national, regional, and global security challenges.

Kenya’s delegation was led by the Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Teresia Mbaika-CBS, who affirmed that the One-Stop Security arrangement represents an important step towards enhancing aviation security, preventing unlawful interference with civil aviation operations, and strengthening mutual confidence in the security systems of both countries.

She was accompanied by the Ag Director General , Kenya Civil Aviation Authority - KCAA Nicholas Bodo, Kenya's High commission represented by Ali Mambo sitting in for High Commissioner Amb. Maurice Makoloo and other senior aviation security staff from both KCAA and the Kenya Airports Authority .

The MOU establishes mutually recognized aviation security standards, controls, and procedures, enabling Kenya, through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), to exempt eligible hold baggage arriving from London Gatwick and London Heathrow airports from further security screening, subject to the agreed requirements.

The United Kingdom delegation, led by Ashley Ibbett , Director General - Aviation, Maritime and Security, Department of Transport for the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland who reaffirmed the UK Government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities in aviation security.

The signing underscores the value of international collaboration in building safer, more efficient, and better-connected aviation systems. By reducing duplication in security screening while maintaining robust security standards, the agreement will facilitate smoother passenger and baggage connections, improve operational efficiency for airlines and airports, and enhance connectivity between Kenya and the United Kingdom.

This milestone reinforces Kenya’s commitment to international aviation security standards and to partnerships that support safe skies and efficient air transport and sustainable growth in trade, tourism, and investment.

10TH OCT 2026 FLYING TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE - CELEBRATING MAZINGIRA DAYAs we celebrate Mazingira Day, the State Depar...
10/10/2026

10TH OCT 2026

FLYING TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE - CELEBRATING MAZINGIRA DAY

As we celebrate Mazingira Day, the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development reaffirms its commitment to promoting environmentally sustainable practices including tree planting.

In aviation, we are committed to infrastructure development, energy efficiency and initiatives that reduce the sector’s environmental footprint like exploring Sustaonabne Aviation Fuel ( SAF) that reduces the cycle of carbon emissions.

Protecting our environment is integral to building a resilient aviation sector for generations to come.

Together, let us protect our environment as we connect Kenya to the world.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Kenya Airports Authority PLC

7TH OCTOBER, 2026CELEBRATING CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK This Customer Service Week, the State Department for Aviation and Aer...
07/10/2026

7TH OCTOBER, 2026

CELEBRATING CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK

This Customer Service Week, the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development celebrates the people who make every journey, connection and opportunity possible.

Our commitment is clear: to put people at the heart of aviation.
We remain dedicated to delivering our mandate efficiently and professionally.

To all the operators, industry partners and all our stakeholders we thank you for your support.

To all the operators, we challenge you to create confidence, build trust and elevate the passenger experience.

As Kenya’s aviation and aerospace sector continues to grow, we will keep listening, improving and innovating to ensure that our services match the ambitions of a dynamic and globally competitive industry.

To everyone who serves, supports and strengthens Kenya’s aviation ecosystem, thank you for raising the standard.

Together, let’s make every interaction count and keep Kenya’s aviation sector soaring.
Happy Customer Service Week!
Teresia Mbaika-CBS Kenya Airports Authority Kenya Civil Aviation Authority - KCAA

1ST OCTOBER 2026NEW GATEWAY, NEW OPPORTUNITIES: JAMBOJET RE - LAUNCHES NAIROBI–ENTEBBE-NAIROBI ROUTEToday, the Principal...
01/10/2026

1ST OCTOBER 2026

NEW GATEWAY, NEW OPPORTUNITIES: JAMBOJET RE - LAUNCHES NAIROBI–ENTEBBE-NAIROBI ROUTE

Today, the Principal Secretary Ms. Teresia Mbaika-CBS, joined the Fly Jambojet family alongside aviation and tourism sector leaders to launch a vital new air link, the daily Jambojet service from Nairobi to Entebbe.

This strategic move is an additional connection between people, businesses, markets, and opportunities and between two countries, Kenya and Uganda, that have long maximized the benefits of trading with each other.

In her remarks the PS noted that this was not just a celebration of a new flight schedule but an opening of another gateway through which people can travel, do business, invest and discover the region while strengthening the links with the wider East African market and beyond.

The PS commended Jambo Jet for establishing itself as a key player in the region's aviation landscape, growing their network through a dependable all-Dash 8 fleet, and scoring high in operational excellence, demonstrating the significant role a well-run airline can play in supporting economic activity.

The PS further described the launch of this route as timely, coming just a day after the groundbreaking of the USD 16 billion Dangote oil refinery investment in Lamu.

She encouraged Jambojet to tap into this momentum of a rising region and continent, and work collaboratively to stimulate demand and make full use of this connectivity.

She committed that the State Department will continue to work with the aviation sector and all our partners to strengthen connectivity and unlock available economic opportunities in order to create an environment in which aviation and the wider economy can thrive.

The ceremony was graced by Kenya High Commissioner to Uganda Amb, Ababu Namwamba, Representative of the Uganda High Commissioner to Kenya Ms. Dorothy, host Jambo Jet CEO Karanja Ndegwa, Ag CEO/MD Kenya Airways Habil Asawni, CEO of the Kenya Tourism Board Ms June Chepkemei, CEO KATA Nicanor Sabula, JKIA Manager Dr. Rose Koross , Jambo Jet board members and other industry captains.

The Nairobi–Entebbe service is an important milestone in the development of the East Africa region's air connectivity.
Kenya Airports Authority
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority - KCAA

H.E PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO LEADSGOVERNMENT TO JOIN DANGOTE GROUP FOR GROUND BREAKING OF REFINERY PROJECT IN LAMU| 30 SEP...
30/09/2026

H.E PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO LEADS
GOVERNMENT TO JOIN DANGOTE GROUP FOR GROUND BREAKING OF REFINERY PROJECT IN LAMU

| 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Teresia Mbaika-CBS, joined H.E William Samoei Ruto at the Lamu Port ,Mokowe, Lamu County, for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

The US$16 billion (approximately KSh2.2 trillion) investment represents a significant milestone for Kenya, Lamu and the wider African continent. With a projected processing capacity of 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day and generation of up to 1,000 megawatts of electricity to serve the refinery and beyond, the project has the potential to catalyse industrialisation, value addition, jobs and economic activity across the region.

The investment will also contribute to skills development and engineering capacity, building expertise that can support future projects and strengthen Africa’s ability to develop infrastructure that responds to the continent’s needs.

The President noted the importance of turning ambition into tangible projects, with the investment reflecting renewed confidence in Africa’s capacity to undertake projects of this magnitude. As he aptly put it, "the ambition is for African capital to support African needs and to build the engine of Africa’s energy security."

For Lamu, this is another chapter in a place deeply rooted in Kenya’s history and trade. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lamu has for centuries connected Africa to the wider world through commerce and the movement of people and goods. Today, enhanced road connectivity, housing and other infrastructure including enhanced aviation infrastructure are positioning the county to participate more fully in Kenya’s and the region’s economic transformation.

The refinery and SEZ are expected to create a ripple effect across multiple sectors ,energy, transport, manufacturing, logistics, trade, skills and employment with benefits extending beyond Kenya into the wider East African and African economic ecosystem.

Congratulations to H.E. President William Ruto for championing this transformative investment and to the Dangote Group for taking this ambitious vision from proposal to project.
A new dawn for Lamu. A new chapter for Kenya. And a bold step towards an Africa that builds for its own needs and prosperity.

Other dignitaries who attended the event includes the president of Uganda HE president Yoweri Museveni, Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed, President of Togo, Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové and President of Benin
Romuald Wadagni.

STRENGTHENING AVIATION INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LAMU’S GROWTH | 28 SEPTEMBER, 2026Today, the Principal Secretary for Aviation ...
28/09/2026

STRENGTHENING AVIATION INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LAMU’S GROWTH

| 28 SEPTEMBER, 2026

Today, the Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development Ms. Teresia Mbaika-CBS, joined the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Mr. Davis Chirchir in inspecting ongoing works at Manda Airport in Lamu as the Government continues to enhance aviation infrastructure in readiness for the region’s emerging economic opportunities.

The Kenya Airports Authority [KAA] Managing Director Mr. Moses Wekesa who led his team in the tour explained that the works mainly includes repair and marking of the runway, improvement of passenger walkways and enhancement of aircraft parking capacity to support anticipated increased airport operations.

The works are also part of the preparations ahead of the launch the Dangote Oil refinery expected to stimulate economic activity.

Strengthening Manda Airport’s infrastructure is an important part of ensuring that aviation infrastructure keeps pace with Lamu’s growth.
Aviation plays a critical role in connecting people, businesses and markets.

By investing ahead of demand, the department is positioning Kenya's airports to support trade, tourism, investment, jobs and sustainable economic development in Lamu and beyond.

The State Department remains committed to developing a safe, efficient and resilient aviation network that supports Kenya’s wider development agenda.

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority - KCAA

23RD SEPTEMBER, 2026THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND THE KENYA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY PLC ENGAGE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE AT MOMBASA ...
23/09/2026

23RD SEPTEMBER, 2026

THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND THE KENYA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY PLC ENGAGE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE AT MOMBASA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Teresia Mbaika-CBS , today led officials from the State Department and
the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) PLC in engaging the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure during its inspection of Moi International Airport (MIA), Mombasa.

The PS was accompanied by KAA Managing Director Moses Wekesa and other aviation sector officials. Together, they engaged the Committee, chaired by Hon. George Kariuki on the airport’s operations, infrastructure and ongoing activities.

The inspection offered an opportunity for an open and constructive engagement, with the team responding to issues raised by the Committee and sharing updates on the progress, opportunities and challenges at the airport.

MIA currently hosts eight airlines operating international routes, six charters and over seven airlines on domestic routes.

The visit was part of the Committee’s wider oversight programme covering key transport infrastructure and facilities in Mombasa County.

The exercise seeks to assess progress, understand challenges affecting implementation and operations, and gather information to inform the Committee’s observations and recommendations.

The State Department remains committed to working closely with Parliament, KAA and other aviation stakeholders to strengthen airport infrastructure, improve passenger experience and services, and support the continued growth of Kenya’s aviation sector.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority - KCAA

19TH SEPTEMBER, 2026 PRELIMINARY REPORT RELEASED ON THE SAMBURU HELICOPTER CRASHThe preliminary report on the sambu...
19/09/2026

19TH SEPTEMBER, 2026

PRELIMINARY REPORT RELEASED ON THE SAMBURU HELICOPTER CRASH

The preliminary report on the samburu Mt Ololokwe crash has been released in accordance with ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization requirements.

The investigation remains ongoing, with further details to be shared as the process progresses.

The full report can be accessed through the ministry of Roads and Transport website.

https://aaid.transport.go.ke/sites/default/files/2026-09/Preliminary%20Report-5Y-GYM.pdf

Teresia Mbaika-CBS
Kenya Airports Authority
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority - KCAA

16 SEPTEMBER 2026ADVANCING AVIATION EXCELLENCE: KENYA STRENGHTENS SAFETY , SECURITY, EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY THROU...
16/09/2026

16 SEPTEMBER 2026

ADVANCING AVIATION EXCELLENCE: KENYA STRENGHTENS SAFETY , SECURITY, EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS 2026

Today marked a significant milestone in Kenya’s journey to cement its position as a global leader in aviation excellence. The Principal Secretary, State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Teresia Mbaika-CBS Teresia Mbaika, CBS, led a delegation of experts from the State Department and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority - KCAA led by Chairman Mr. Brown Ondego to present 38 draft regulations under the Civil Aviation Act (Cap. 394) before the Parliament of Kenya National Assembly’s Committee on Delegated Legislation.

This is part Kenya’s responsibility to align to the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) in international air navigation.
The engagement held during the Committee’s Pre-Publication Scrutiny Retreat in Mombasa and chaired by Hon. Samuel Chepkonga CBS, MP Ainabkoi constituency, culminated months of inter-institutional collaboration involving the Office of the Attorney General, the National Assembly, the Ministry for Roads and Transport and KCAA.

The team presented revised regulations for pre-publication, with seven key instruments specifically listed for committee approval, alongside two unpublished regulations on Approved Training Organizations and Units of Measurement to be Used in Air and Ground Operations for review and endorsement.

This process is firmly anchored in the Statutory Instruments Act (Cap. 2A, Laws of Kenya), which mandates rigorous parliamentary scrutiny to ensure that delegated legislation is clear, legally sound, practical, and responsive to public interest.

These regulations are not just about compliance, they are about competitiveness, safety, and sustainability.
They domesticate ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) under the Chicago Convention, ensuring Kenya meets its obligations as a contracting state while positioning Kenya’s aviation sector at the forefront of global best practice. These updates strengthen regulatory oversight, passenger safeguards, and operational efficiency critical pillars for maintaining Kenya’s Category 1 safety rating and attracting investment, routes, and partnerships.

Kenya has long been a regional aviation hub, but the future demands more than legacy status. Modernizing the country’s regulatory framework to align to ICAO signals to airlines, investors, and partners that Kenya is safe , efficient, future ready and fully aligned with international norms.

The State Department’s commitment to working closely with Parliament and sector stakeholders ensures that the final regulations will be practical, enforceable, and impactful.
Kenya Airports Authority

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