The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has appointed Moses Wekesa as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
The KAA Board announced Wekesa’s appointment on April 14, following what it described as a competitive recruitment process that placed him at the helm of one of Kenya’s most strategic institutions, overseeing key aviation infrastructure.
“The Board of Directors of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has appointed Moses Wekesa as the new Managing Director/CEO. This decision follows a rigorous, competitive interview process that identified Wekesa as the ideal leader to drive KAA’s ambitious agenda,” KAA stated.
The board cited Wekesa’s extensive experience in managing large-scale projects across multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Africa.
“He has managed high-impact projects across diverse economic sectors in Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Africa,” the board added.
His international exposure is expected to bring a broader perspective to KAA’s operational priorities and long-term development agenda, particularly at a time when the aviation sector is increasingly focused on modernization, efficiency, and passenger experience.
Prior to his appointment, Wekesa served as Business Development Director at Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), where he played a key role in driving growth in the company’s core operations.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nairobi.
Wekesa also has postgraduate qualifications in finance and project planning from the University of Bradford.
“The Board extends its best wishes to Mr. Wekesa in this new assignment and expresses its appreciation to KAA General Manager Finance, Dr. Mohamud Gedi, for his dedicated service as Acting Managing Director.”
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