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Ministry to probe airline operations

Passengers board a plane at Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Most of the targeted carriers operate between the airport and Mogadishu. [Philip Mwakio]

The Transport Ministry is investigating local airlines to flush out rogue operators after it emerged that some of them have been violating the terms of their licences.

Principal Secretary Paul Maringa said yesterday a team made up of officials from different agencies in air transport has been investigating airlines based at Wilson Airport. He said any airline found breaking the rules would have its licence revoked.

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