Allan Kilavuka is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Airways. He has led the renowned company through a transformative year in 2025, solidifying the airline’s position as a leader in Africa’s aviation sector.
Under his leadership, Kenya Airways was crowned "Africa’s Leading Airline" at the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony.
The airline also won top honours for "Africa’s Leading Airline Business Class", "Africa’s Leading Inflight Magazine (Msafiri)", and "Africa’s Leading Airline Brand".
Kilavuka has also championed diversity and inclusion, with the airline receiving recognition for its DEIB initiatives at the National DIAR Awards. Kenya Airways’ Chief People Officer won a leadership excellence award, reflecting the company’s strong organisational culture and commitment to equity.
In cargo operations, KQ Cargo was named "Highly Acclaimed African Air Cargo Airline of the Year" at the Air Cargo Africa 2025 Conference.
Expanding its network has been a major focus for Kenya Airways in 2025. In July, the airline launched direct flights from Nairobi to London Gatwick, increasing its total weekly London flights to ten and giving passengers more options and convenience.
A collaboration with Visa introduced co-branded credit and debit cards, providing perks such as lounge access, priority boarding, and reward points. Kilavuka also oversaw agreements with Qatar Airways, Air Tanzania, and Safarilink, boosting connectivity across Africa and supporting regional tourism.
In October, Kilavuka led the company to launch Africa's first intra-African flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel, a significant step towards the airline's goal of net-zero emissions.
Kilavuka also led efforts to raise at least $500 million in capital, strengthening the airline’s balance sheet and supporting its growth strategy.