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Waswani, who has more than 24 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, has been with Kenya Airways for more than five years, where he has overseen aviation and airline-related legal matters
Ndugwa succeeds Mohit Kapoor, who concludes his tenure after steering the company through a critical phase of stabilisation and growth.
In a statement on Monday, the KTDA Board said the recruitment process has already attracted 50 applicants, including five internal candidates drawn from the organisation’s senior leadership ranks, among them serving managing directors and general managers.
The CEO will serve as the accounting officer and secretary to the board and will play a critical role in driving the organization’s strategic direction. The role involves developing long-term strategies and annual operating budgets, ensuring prudent management of resources, spearheading the implementation of performance contracts, and overseeing the development and compliance of internal systems and controls.
Under her guidance, the SRC has gained a reputation as a regional leader in developing innovative and equitable pay systems.
She further explained that she had expected the position to be part-time but later understood it would require full-time engagement, making it difficult to balance with her new opportunity.
Lawmakers questioned how a national institution of KNH’s importance could operate with dual claimants to the CEO office, warning that such a leadership vacuum could paralyse decision-making and compromise accountability.