The Kenya Aviation Authority Workers Union has accused Kenya Airways' leadership of systemic failures exacerbating the airline's financial crisis, citing excessive executive compensation as a key issue.
Union secretary general Moss Ndiema alleged that top managers and the board have failed to provide effective leadership, with CEO Sebastain Mikosz allegedly seeking to consolidate control over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to mask managerial shortcomings and conceal misappropriated funds.
Documents obtained from a press release indicate that Kenya Airways paid 1.3 billion shillings in executive salaries over 18 months, with Mikosz receiving 8 million shillings monthly. This makes him the highest-paid CEO in Kenya despite the airline's ongoing financial losses.
Former Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph received 3 million shillings monthly during his tenure. The union argues that these payments have not translated into improved operational performance, with the airline's financial situation remaining dire.
