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Captain George Kamal takes charge at KQ as Allan Kilavuka disembarks

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A Kenya Airways plane at Heathrow Airport, London. [Mate Tongola, Standard]

Kenya Airways has announced a major leadership transition, with Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka set to exit the national carrier after six years at the helm.

In an internal communication dated December 16, 2025, the airline's Board of Directors said Kilavuka will proceed on terminal leave ahead of the expiry of his contractual tenure.

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