Kenya Airways has named four new members to its board of directors as part of efforts to strengthen corporate leadership and governance.
The national carrier announced the appointments of economist David Ndii, businessman Kiprono Kittony, corporate strategist Chris Diaz, and finance scholar Winnie Iminza Nyamute.
In a notice released on Thursday, March 5, the airline said the appointments followed Capital Markets Authority regulations that require public companies to disclose leadership changes. The new board members are expected to support strategic decision making and business recovery efforts.
Kittony has been appointed Chairperson and Non Executive Director. He currently serves as chair of the Nairobi Securities Exchange and is widely known in Kenya’s business community for leadership roles in several commercial organisations. He holds business and law degrees from the University of Nairobi, as well as international executive qualifications from USIU Africa and Columbia University. He was also honoured with the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear award in 2019.
David Ndii’s role at Kenya Airways
Ndii joins the board as a Non Executive Director while continuing to serve as Chairperson of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors. He brings over three decades of experience in economic policy, research, and financial strategy. Ndii has previously worked at the World Bank and Equity Bank, and has academic training from Oxford University and the University of Nairobi. He has also helped establish several economic research institutions in Africa.
Diaz and Professor Nyamute were appointed as Independent Non Executive Directors. Diaz is the chairman of Adili Group and also serves on several corporate boards across Africa. He has over 30 years of experience in business solutions and aviation related management roles.
Professor Nyamute is an associate professor at the University of Nairobi with more than 30 years of experience in finance and accounting. She has previously served on several corporate boards including Nairobi Securities Exchange and financial services firms such as Family Bank and Sameer Africa.
The airline hopes the new board members will help strengthen financial performance, corporate governance, and long term growth as it navigates challenges in the aviation industry.
