Also known as: Captain Kamal · Acting CEO George Kamal · KQ Acting CEO George Kamal · Capt George Kamal · Capt. George Kamal · Kenya Airways acting CEO George Kamal · Captain George Kamal
Former Kenya Airways acting CEO who resigned in September 2026 after eight months in the role, citing personal reasons.
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… The refinery is expected to have a production capacity of 32,000 tonnes, with a project investment estimated at between €60 million and €70 million (Sh9 billion and Sh10.6 billion).George Kamal, acting group CEO of Kenya Airways, said the project addresses the urgent need to deca …
Kenya Airways and Rubis in Sh10.6b green jet fuel refinery pactGeorge Kamal has resigned as Kenya Airways' acting chief executive for personal reasons after eight months in the role. The airline's board has appointed Habil Waswani, the company secretary and director of legal services, as acting CEO effective September 15.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
George Kamal has resigned as Kenya Airways' acting chief executive for personal reasons after eight months in the role. The airline's board has appointed Habil Waswani, the company secretary and director of legal services, as acting CEO effective September 15.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
Kenya Airways acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal has resigned citing personal reasons, with a 30-day transition period ending September 30, 2026. Kamal had served in the acting CEO role since December 16, 2025, and previously spent three years as Chief Operating Officer.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
National carrier Kenya Airways is pursuing a turnaround strategy that diversifies revenue streams, with cargo identified as a lucrative but untapped growth area, as the airline seeks to end a decade-long pattern of financial losses.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways has appointed Company Secretary Habil Waswani as acting CEO following the resignation of Captain George Kamal, who cited personal reasons after serving in the airline's executive leadership for more than a year. Waswani will assume the role on September 15, while Kamal remains for a 30-day transition period before his formal exit on September 30, 2026.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways posted a net loss of Ksh16.1 billion in the first half of 2026, up from Ksh12.2 billion in the same period of 2025, with operating losses also rising to Ksh10.6 billion from Ksh6.2 billion. The airline attributed the deteriorating performance to geopolitics, high fuel costs, and declined capacity.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways' loss increased to Sh16.1 billion from Sh12.2 billion in the previous period as jet fuel prices rose 66 per cent, aircraft availability challenges persisted, and total operating costs climbed 14 per cent, though the airline reported signs of improved revenue generation and better seat utilization.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways warns that grounded aircraft, high fuel costs, and global shortages of engines and spare parts continue to hinder the airline's financial recovery. Engine maintenance timelines have doubled to 120 days or more, reducing available seating and revenue capacity.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways is optimistic about returning to profitability after implementing several strategies, according to the airline's leadership.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways plans to revive three grounded Boeing aircraft in July 2026 and is seeking $1.5 billion in fresh capital injection by March next year from investors, government support, and structured financing to fund turnaround plans and settle debt obligations. The airline cited geopolitics, fuel price volatility, and aircraft shortages as major challenges, and reported a Sh17.2 billion pre-tax loss in 2025.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways Chairman Kiprono Kittony announced the airline is pursuing short-term emergency funding and plans to leverage its PLC listing to attract investment, while also bidding to become a national airline for another country as part of its recovery strategy.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel refinery on the African continent, based in Nairobi near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with an estimated investment of between €60 million and €70 million (Sh9 billion and Sh10.6 billion) and a production capacity of 32,000 tonnes.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →