National carrier Kenya Airways has sharply rejected accusations circulating on social media that an unlicensed pilot flew its planes for an astonishing 8 years. In a blunt statement, the airline simply said the claims were untrue, urging Kenyans to consider it as false information.
The airline’s statement insists that, at no time, did they ever employ a pilot without the required qualifications. According to them, all Kenya Airways pilots and crew go through extremely strict training, background checks, and security evaluations to confirm they are qualified to operate.
They even check applicants meticulously, verifying their training institution’s documents. They emphasized that Kenya Airways operates in a highly regulated environment and undergoes regular audits from numerous regulators across their network.
Moreover, the airline assured Kenyans that all pilot licenses are annually issued and renewed by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). KCAA’s renewal is only granted when they are convinced the pilot meets the essential standards of knowledge and experience.
Kenya Airways’ response comes at a time when the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has directed the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome to investigate the case of a rogue lawyer, Brian Mwenda. He allegedly represented clients in court for years without having a license.
Unverified claims suggest that Mwenda won 26 cases while pretending to be a legitimate advocate. These reports have caught the attention of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Eric Theuri, who describes Mwenda as a fugitive needing justice.
Meanwhile, former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has pledged to support Mwenda through law school to help him return to practice, despite his alleged fraudulent activities.
