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May 24, 2026
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KQ wants MPs to reject Bill to regulate import of strategic goods

KQ wants MPs to reject Bill to regulate import of strategic goods

Kenya Airways fears that the new military gear law will hand victory to Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines...

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Kenya Airways is urging Members of Parliament to reject the government's Strategic Goods and Control Bill, warning it could lead to significant flight delays and cancellations.

  • The Bill aims to regulate the import and export of strategic goods, but KQ fears it will create lengthy approval processes for aircraft parts and aviation equipment.
  • Kenya Airways Company Secretary and Director of Legal Services, Habil A Waswani, stated that aviation is already a highly regulated sector and an additional layer of scrutiny could cripple operational efficiency.
  • The airline proposes exempting internationally certified civil aircraft parts and aviation software from the Bill's purview to avoid disrupting operations and impacting brand reliability.

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