Kenya Airways Group CEO Allan Kilavuka has stepped down from active duty with the airline, effective immediately.
Kilavuka will remain on leave until his contract officially ends in March 2026.
In the interim, the airline’s board has elected COO George Kamal as acting group MD and CEO.
Kamal previously served with Air Arabia and Iraqi Airways.
Leading Through Tough Times
Kilavuka has led Kenya Airways for the past six years, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He was responsible for rolling out the airline’s Project Kifaru turnaround plan, which translated to increased passenger numbers, revenues, and the carrier’s first net profit in 11 years.
“Allan served with commitment, dedication, honor, and diligence,” Kenya Airways company secretary Habil Waswani said in a statement.
Kilavuka was also the mastermind behind the establishment of a pan-African airline group with South African Airways in 2021. However, South African pulled out of the agreement in September of this year.
