Kenya Airways Plc (KQ) has announced the appointment of Principal Secretary of the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development Teresia Mbaika as the new director representing the Ministry of Roads and Transport.

In a notice dated 22 July 2025, Kenya Airways Secretary Habil A. Waswani confirmed that PS Mbaika’s appointment was an institutional and corporate directorship, taking over from Transport PS Mohamed Daghar.

“The board of directors of Kenya Airways Plc hereby announces the appointment of the Principal Secretary, State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development Teresia Mbaika, CBS, as a director of the company (being the representative of the Ministry of Roads and Transport on the board) with effect from 18^th July 2025.” The notice reads.

PS Mbaika previously served as the PS of the State Department for Devolution before President William Ruto reshuffled the Cabinet in March 2025.

“She brings to the Board over a decade of experience in corporate governance, resource mobilization, strategic management, leadership and public finance management.” Said KQ.

Before her current role, PS Mbaika had also served a six year term as a board member at the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA).

She held various roles including Chairperson of the Technical committee, Chairperson of the Audit committee, Chairperson of the Human Resource committee and member of the Publicity & Advocacy committee.

The PS also served as a Board Member of the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) for a three-year term.

Her roles included Chairing the Technical, Finance, and Administration Committees, as well as serving as a Member of the Audit Committee.

Additionally, PS Mbaika served as Secretary to the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) Board for Kaiti Constituency from 2013 to 2017.

During her tenure, Mbaika provided strategic leadership in financial management and governance oversight of the Fund.

“The Board, Management, and Staff of Kenya Airways Plc congratulate PS Mbaika on her appointment and sincerely thank PS Mohamed Daghar, who now exits the Board, for his invaluable contributions, professionalism, and dedication during his tenure.” The notice adds.