Dr Kamal’s stint at KQ, however short, was unique. He was the first pilot to run the airline, and one of the few career pilots to rise to the C-suite of a major carrier.
By
Vincent Owino
Business & Technology Reporter
Nation Media Group
George Kamal was not prepared to lead Kenya Airways (KQ), even on an interim basis. But when the call came on December 15 last year to take over from Allan Kilavuka, he accepted it with grace, hoping to leave the troubled airline in a better place than he found it.
Kenya Airways acting CEO George Kamal has resigned for personal reasons, with Habil Waswani appointed in an acting capacity as…
KQ has been searching for a strategic investor for years, with the latest push coming as the airline grapples with mounting…
The acting group managing director and chief executive officer has been replaced by the company secretary and head of legal Habil…
'I’m looking to bring new aircraft and grow the capacity.'
The restructuring comes at a critical point for KQ, which is seeking to improve its financial position.
Kenya Airways is eyeing a turnaround through a mix of strategies that diversify its revenue streams, with cargo seen as among the…
