KCAA Appoints Nicholas Bodo as Acting Director General After Arao’s Exit

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has appointed Nicholas Bodo as Acting Director General following the end of Emile Arao’s tenure.

In a statement issued on Thursday, April 23, 2026, KCAA Chair Brown Ondego confirmed that Arao’s contract expired on April 22, 2026.

Bodo is expected to provide leadership and ensure continuity of operations as the authority begins the process of recruiting a substantive Director General.

The authority said the recruitment will be conducted through an open, transparent and competitive process in line with established governance procedures.

“The Authority remains fully operational and committed to its mandate of ensuring safe, secure and efficient civil aviation services. Stakeholders are assured of uninterrupted service delivery during this transition period,” the statement read.