KAAO–KCAA–KAA Joint Board Meeting on Wilson Airport

United with one purpose – to safeguard the future of one of Kenya’s most vital aviation gateways.

The Boards of the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO), the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), together with senior leadership, convened for a high-level meeting focused on Wilson Airport.

The meeting addressed several pressing issues, including the encroachment of high-rise developments into protected airspace, deteriorating infrastructure, and the accumulation of derelict aircraft—all of which pose significant safety and operational risks.

KAA Chairman Mr. Caleb Kositany and KCAA Chairman Mr. Brown M. M. Ondego, EBS reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating with all relevant stakeholders, escalating the concerns raised, and developing meaningful, sustainable solutions.

Also present were representatives from the Nairobi City County Government, who pledged to support a structured, multi-agency approach to evaluating and approving developments within Wilson’s protected airspace.

The session concluded with a walkabout from landside to airside, followed by a fly-by over South C, the Parliamentary precinct, Kibera Southlands, and the Bomas International Convention Centre (BICC)—providing a powerful aerial perspective of the challenges affecting the Wilson funnel.

At KAAO, we remain steadfast in our mission to advocate for and champion a safe, efficient, and future-ready aviation sector. We will continue to work closely with all partners,public and private, to ensure that Wilson Airport is not only protected but positioned for long-term success.