NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Airways shareholders have approved significant changes to the airline’s board following the resignation of director Christopher Buckley and the election of several new directors during the company’s 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The resolutions were passed during a virtual AGM held on June 12, 2026, marking a fresh phase in the governance of the national carrier as it continues efforts to strengthen its operations and financial performance.
In a notice issued by Company Secretary Habil Waswani, shareholders formally accepted Buckley’s resignation and re-elected Teresia Mbaika, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development, as a director of the company.
“That Mr Christopher Buckley hereby resigns as a Director of the Company. That Ms Teresia Mbaika (Principal Secretary, State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development) be and is hereby re-elected as a Director of the Company,” the notice stated.
The AGM also approved the election of several directors to the Kenya Airways board. Those elected include Esther Koimett, Kiprono Kittony, Chris Diaz, Prof. Winnie Nyamute, and Dr David Ndii.
The appointments are expected to strengthen the airline’s governance structure as the carrier navigates a competitive aviation environment and seeks to consolidate gains made in recent years.
Shareholders further approved the airline’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, together with the Directors’ Report and Auditors’ Report.
The meeting also endorsed directors’ remuneration for the financial year under review as contained in the company’s annual report and financial statements.
In addition, shareholders approved the composition of the Audit and Risk Committee, a key governance organ tasked with overseeing financial reporting, risk management and internal controls.
The committee will comprise Festus King’ori, Raphael Otieno, representing the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, Teresia Mbaika, Dr David Ndii, Esther Koimett, and Prof. Winnie Nyamute.
Their appointments are subject to the confirmation of the board election resolutions approved at the AGM.
Shareholders also ratified the appointment of M/s PricewaterhouseCoopers as the airline’s external auditors. The auditing firm will serve until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting, with its remuneration to be determined by the board.
The latest board changes come at a critical time for Kenya Airways as the airline seeks to improve profitability, expand regional and international routes and strengthen its position in Africa’s aviation market.
Kenya Airways, one of Africa’s leading carriers, has undergone significant restructuring efforts in recent years amid challenges that included high operating costs, debt obligations and disruptions caused by global economic shocks.
The airline said detailed poll results from the AGM would be published on its official website in accordance with regulatory requirements under the Capital Markets Act.
The board changes are expected to influence the strategic direction of the carrier as it pursues long-term growth and operational sustainability within an increasingly competitive aviation sector.
