Kenya has implemented a new structured evaluation framework to vet all foreign airline market access requests, moving away from ad hoc approvals to safeguard national interests in aviation, trade, and tourism.

• The new process is led by a Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) chaired by Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika.
• The aviation sector supports more than 26,000 direct jobs and contributes US$1.5 billion to Kenya's GDP.
• This reform aims to position Nairobi as a stronger aviation hub for East and Central Africa, aligning with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.