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The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has extended the validity of aircraft certificates of airworthiness from one year to two years as it grapples with a shortage of aviation safety inspectors.
According to the regulator, the decision is aimed at reducing pressure on its inspection workforce while keeping pace with the growing number of aircraft operating in the country.
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With the new policy, aircraft owners will now be required to renew their certificates of airworthiness every two years instead of annually.
KCAA said the adjustment is a practical response to limited staffing levels, allowing it to continue overseeing the aviation industry effectively despite increasing demand for inspection services.
The country’s registered aircraft fleet has expanded from 735 in 2020 to 782 in 2025, marking an increase of nearly eight percent.
The authority expects the number of registered aircraft to rise to approximately 1,000 within the next four years, a growth that is expected to place even greater demand on certification and safety inspection resources.
