Infrastructure expert Moses Wekesa takes the helm at KAA to drive airport modernisation and economic growth
The Board of Directors of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has appointed Moses Wekesa as the new Managing Director.
His appointment follows an intensive recruitment process, where he emerged as the top candidate thanks to his impressive track record of delivering impactful projects across Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Africa.
Previously serving as Development Director at KenGen, Wekesa brings extensive expertise in infrastructure development. With his strong educational background and vast experience, the KAA board is confident he will lead the authority to greater heights.
“The board extends its best wishes to Mr Wekesa in this new assignment and expresses its appreciation to KAA General Manager Finance, Dr. Mohamud Gedi, for his dedicated service as Acting Managing Director. The board further acknowledges the smooth transition, particularly as KAA’s airport modernisation initiatives accelerate to enhance the sector’s contribution to Kenya’s economy,” read a statement from KAA.
Wekesa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Applied Mechanics) from the University of Nairobi, and postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Appraisal, and Project Planning from the University of Bradford in the UK.