KAA headquarters/FILE
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has officially transitioned to a public limited company, adopting the name Kenya Airports Authority PLC as part of ongoing reforms targeting State-Owned Enterprises.
Announcing the transition on Thursday, August 27, 2026, the authority said the new corporate structure is expected to strengthen governance and operational performance.
The organisation was incorporated as a public limited company on June 3, 2026, under the Companies Act, 2015.
The transition follows the repeal of the Kenya Airports Authority Act (Cap. 395) on December 5, 2025, under the Government Owned Enterprises Act, 2025.
In a public notice, KAA said the incorporation provides a new legal framework through which it can pursue efficiency, innovation and long-term performance in the aviation sector.
“Kenya Airports Authority is pleased to announce a major milestone in its corporate development. The organisation has officially transitioned from Kenya Airports Authority to Kenya Airports Authority PLC,” the authority said.
The change forms part of the Government of Kenya’s broader State-Owned Enterprise reforms aimed at reshaping the governance and operations of state corporations.
The authority said the transition would also provide a basis for strengthening its competitiveness and ability to respond to developments in the aviation industry.
“This
transformation aligns with the Government of Kenya’s State-Owned Enterprise
(SOE) reforms aimed at enhancing governance, accountability, commercial
sustainability and operational performance,” it stated.
KAA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Moses Wekesa said the organisation looked forward to building on the changes as it continued delivering airport services.
The authority added that the new framework would support efforts to drive efficiency and innovation while positioning the organisation for long-term growth.
The transition comes as Kenya continues to position its aviation sector as an important component of economic activity, including trade, tourism and regional connectivity.
KAA manages and operates airports in Kenya and plays a central role in the country’s aviation infrastructure.
Despite the change in its corporate status, KAA said it remained committed to its core responsibilities of ensuring safe and efficient airport operations.
“As Kenya Airports Authority PLC, we remain dedicated to delivering safe, secure, efficient, and sustainable airport operations,” the authority said.
The organisation also said it would continue strengthening its partnerships and supporting growth within Kenya’s aviation sector.
The authority’s incorporation under the Companies Act marks a shift from the previous statutory framework under which it operated.
The repeal of the Kenya Airports Authority Act was followed by the formal incorporation of the organisation as a public limited company, completing the legal transition announced by the authority.
