NOTICE
PUBLICATION AND UPLOAD OF THE KENYA CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS, 2025
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) hereby notifies all aviation stakeholders that twenty-nine (29) revised Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations, which have been published in the Kenya Gazette pursuant to the Civil Aviation Act, have been uploaded on the KCAA website. The publication of the Regulations marks a significant milestone in strengthening aviation safety, security, and regulatory oversight in Kenya
Commencement and Compliance
The Regulations take effect in accordance with the commencement provisions specified in the respective Legal Notices and are binding on all persons and entities to whom they apply, and stakeholders are required to take immediate steps to ensure compliance as follows:
Undertake a comprehensive review of the published Regulations;
Align their operations, systems, and procedures with the new regulatory requirements;
Revise and submit for approval, where applicable, all relevant manuals, programmes, and documentation; and
Ensure that personnel are adequately trained and sensitized on the new requirements.
Transitional Provisions
Stakeholders are advised to familiarize themselves with the specific transitional provisions contained in the respective Regulations. In general:
Any licence, certificate, approval, or other document issued prior to the commencement of the Regulations shall continue in force as if issued under the Regulations, until expiry, variation, or cancellation by KCAA.
Any person undertaking activities affected by the Regulations at the time of commencement shall, within one (1) year or such extended period as may be prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary, comply with the requirements of the Regulations or cease such activities.
The Authority shall implement a structured transition framework to facilitate compliance. In this regard:
Existing certificates, licences, and approvals shall remain valid subject to compliance within the prescribed transition period;
Stakeholders shall be required to demonstrate progressive alignment with the Regulations; and
Specific timelines and requirements shall be communicated through subsequent notices and guidance material.
Implementation Support and Enforcement
KCAA shall issue Advisory Circulars, Technical Guidance Materials, and Implementation Guidelines, and will convene stakeholder engagement forums to support effective implementation. The Authority shall also undertake enhanced surveillance, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance. Non-compliance shall attract appropriate enforcement action in accordance with the law and stakeholders are encouraged to liaise with the Authority for clarification and support during the transition period.
Regulations Pending Publication
KCAA further notifies stakeholders that the following nine (9) revised Regulations are at an advanced stage and are awaiting publication in the Kenya Gazette:
The Civil Aviation (Aerial Work – General) Regulations, 2025
The Civil Aviation (Aerial Work Operations – Agriculture) Regulations, 2025
The Civil Aviation (Hot Air Balloon) Regulations, 2025
The Civil Aviation (Fatigue Management) Regulations, 2025
The Civil Aviation (Aeronautical Charts) Regulations, 2025
The Civil Aviation (Aerodrome Design and Operations) Regulations, 2025
The Civil Aviation (Approved Training Organizations) Regulations, 2025
The Civil Aviation (Certification, Licensing and Registration of Aerodromes) Regulations, 2025
The Civil Aviation (Surveillance and Collision Avoidance Systems) Regulations, 2025
Emile N. Arao
DIRECTOR GENERAL