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Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal resigns less than a year into the job after heavy first-half loss

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Kenya Airways chief executive George Kamal has resigned less than a year after taking the role, with director of legal services Habil Waswani appointed interim replacement. The leadership change follows the carrier’s announcement of a heavy first-half net loss, adding uncertainty to its recovery and restructuring efforts.

Discovered 2026-09-01T08:50:11.052078-07:00 | 2026-09-01T08:50:11.052078-07:00

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  • Kenya Airways is changing CEOs less than a year into Kamal’s tenure, creating leadership uncertainty at a strategically important African carrier.
  • The resignation follows a heavy first-half net loss, tying the executive change to the airline’s continuing financial pressure.
  • Habil Waswani’s interim appointment may signal a transitional period while Kenya Airways addresses its financial performance and broader operating priorities.

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