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Originally published by KBC County NewsAugust 24, 2026
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Flying schools push for tax relief to cut pilot training costs
The government has been petitioned by flying schools in the country to zero rate aviation gasoline in a bid to reduce the skyrocketing aviation training cost...
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Kenyan flying schools are petitioning the government for tax relief on aviation fuel and standardized airport fees to make pilot training more affordable.
- The average cost of training a pilot in Kenya has risen by over 400 percent in the last two decades, reaching approximately Ksh 9 million.
- The Association of Flying Schools, represented by Secretary-General Engineer Githae Mwandiki, is advocating for these changes.
- The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is reviewing landing and parking fees, and a former MP suggests using the National Government Constituency Development Fund for sponsorships.
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