Alex Gitari has been confirmed as the Managing Director of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), with the position having been vacant for almost two years. Former KAA MD Johnny Andersen, a Norwegian national, opted against a second term following the expiry m after the expiry of his first in 2019.
Gitari’s appointment followed interviews conducted by the KAA board at the Serena Hotel earlier in July.
He beat out seven other short-listed candidates including John Njoroge from the Ministry of Transport, who was ranked second, and KAA Manager Henry Ogoye who came third.
Gitari, who has been serving as MD and CEO in an acting capacity, is said to have already received his letter of appointment. Before he was appointed as Acting MD, the 57-year old was the General Manager Finance at KAA.
