The chief executive of the national carrier is in the limelight after he sent home over 500 workers, with some calling for a change in management.
Having joined the airline almost 10 years ago, the man who was credited with helping the airline fly high is now facing major problems ranging from internal issues to external factors faced by nearly every airline around the world.
Analysts expect the airline to report a loss in the first six months of this fiscal year ending September 30.
When summoned by the parliamentary Labour and Social Welfare Committee, which is investigating whether or not the airline followed the right procedure in the lay-offs, Mr Naikuni said the airline’s lawyers had advised management and directors not to discuss the matter.
The recent woes have left the airline vulnerable, especially as its competitors eye some of the lucrative routes the airline has been cashing in.
Titus Naikuni is headed for tougher times as he tries to navigate Kenya Airways through the turbulence that has seen the company make the unpopular move to lay off staff.
The chief executive of the national carrier is in the limelight after he sent home over 500 workers, with some calling for a change in management. (READ: KQ set to hire foreigners after firing locals)
