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Air travellers departing from Kenya or travelling within the country will face higher ticket costs after President William Ruto signed into law a bill streamlining how passenger service charges are collected and distributed, a move that industry players warn could strain further the aviation industry that is already struggling.
The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Act, 2026, which Ruto assented to law on Tuesday, introduces a new remittance mechanism.
It requires the Government to channel funds directly to beneficiary agencies including the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Meteorological Service Authority, and the Tourism Fund.
Previously, all proceeds were paid into the KAA Fund before redistribution.
