Why KQ board has picked Egyptian Kamal to replace Kilavuka

Kenya Airways board has shocked the aviation sector with a controversial decision to appoint a foreigner, Egyptian George Kamal, as its new chief executive officer, replacing Kenyan Allan Kilavuka who is exiting the corner office of the national carrier.

Kilavuka is expected to proceed on leave pending the end of his second term in office at KQ, marking the end of an era of mixed performance. Under his watch, KQ posted its worst full year loss of Sh38.26 billion in 2022 but also made the first full year profit in 11  years last year of Sh5.4 billion.

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Kenya Airways board has shocked the aviation sector with a controversial decision to appoint a foreigner, Egyptian George Kamal, as its new chief executive officer, replacing Kenyan Allan Kilavuka who is exiting the corner office of the national carrier.

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