Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the resignation of Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal. The national carrier confirmed on Tuesday that Capt. Kamal stepped down citing personal reasons after leading the airline in an interim capacity since December 16, 2025.
Capt. Kamal, who previously served as the airline’s Chief Operating Officer for three years, will remain with Kenya Airways for a 30-day transition period, officially exiting on September 30, 2026.
The Board of Directors has appointed Habil Waswani—currently the Company Secretary and Director of Legal Services and Regulatory Compliance—to take over as Acting Group Managing Director and CEO, effective September 15, 2026.
Capt. George Kamal stays on through a 30-day transition until September 30, 2026.
Habil Waswani steps into the interim CEO role starting September 15, 2026. Waswani brings over 24 years of commercial and corporate legal experience, including more than five years leading legal and regulatory matters at KQ.
The KQ Board confirmed that a competitive recruitment process is underway to appoint a permanent Group Managing Director and CEO in the near term.
In a official statement, the board thanked Capt. Kamal for his dedication and operational leadership during his executive tenure. The airline reiterated that its ongoing strategic turnaround plan remains unaffected and fully supported by stakeholders as it targets operational stability and long-term financial recovery.
