Kenya

Country facts

Market overview

Kenya has an growing aviation market, with several airlines operating both domestically and internationally, and a number of modern airports serving the country. The industry is regulated by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), which is responsible for overseeing air transport operations and ensuring compliance with international standards.

The national carrier of Kenya is Kenya Airways, which operates domestic and international flights to several destinations in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The airline has a hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and offers connections to other destinations in East Africa through its subsidiary, Jambojet.

Other airlines that operate in Kenya include Fly540, Jambojet, Safarilink Aviation, EastAfrican, Skyward Express, Timbis Air, Renegade Air, Mombasa Air Safari, AirKenya Express, Freedom Airline Express, Blue Bird Aviation, Astral Aviation, 748 Air Services, Blue Sky Aviation Services, African Express Airways, and Silverstone Air Services. There are also several international airlines that operate in the country, such as Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines.

Kenya’s airport infrastructure is modern and extensive, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Moi International Airport in Mombasa being the two main international gateways to the country. Other airports in the country include Kisumu International Airport, Eldoret International Airport, and Wilson Airport in Nairobi, which serves as a hub for domestic flights.

Kenya is a popular tourist destination, with its national parks, beaches, and wildlife attracting millions of visitors each year, providing a steady market for the aviation industry. The aviation market in Kenya has significant potential for growth, particularly in the areas of regional and international connectivity, and tourism. With a strong national carrier, modern airport infrastructure, and government support, the industry is well-positioned for expansion in the coming years.

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Peggy Macharia

Managing Director

Peggy Macharia is a seasoned aviation professional with more than twenty years of expertise spanning passenger services, commercial development, and market leadership across Africa and beyond. She began her career with KLM, where she dedicated nearly a decade to mastering reservations, ticketing, and customer service, honing the skills that would serve as the foundation for her later accomplishments. During this time, Peggy gained a reputation for her precision, resilience, and ability to connect with clients in meaningful ways, laying the groundwork for a career defined by both operational excellence and visionary leadership.

Her professional journey went on to include significant roles at some of the world’s most respected airlines, among them Virgin Atlantic, China Southern Airlines, Oman Air, and Uganda Airlines. In each position, Peggy played a crucial part in shaping sales strategies, expanding market presence, and cultivating enduring partnerships with travel agencies, corporate clients, and industry stakeholders. Beyond aviation, she also contributed her expertise to the growth of a Kenyan safari company, where she applied her commercial insight to tourism development. This breadth of experience highlights her adaptability, entrepreneurial spirit, and capacity to deliver results across multiple industries.

Today, Peggy serves as the Managing Director of AirlinePros Kenya, where she draws on her global experience and local market knowledge to guide airlines through an increasingly complex and competitive landscape. She is recognized for her ability to balance strategic vision with practical execution, ensuring that clients not only meet but exceed their commercial objectives. A strong advocate for sustainable practices and innovation, Peggy has earned the trust of partners across the aviation ecosystem. Her leadership style – marked by collaboration, foresight, and resilience – continues to shape East Africa’s aviation sector and inspire the next generation of industry professionals.