The KAA Training Academy’s certified fire training programme serves aviation personnel from Kenya and the region.
Kenya Airports Authority PLC has welcomed 98 new airport firefighters into its Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services, after the officers graduated from the KAA Training Academy on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
The newly recruited men and women completed the Academy’s Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) programme. The programme is certified by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and designed to meet International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) competency requirements. Over four months, they trained in aircraft rescue and firefighting, response to building fires at airports, and the regulations that govern airport fire and rescue services.
KAA Managing Director and CEO Moses Wekesa presided over the graduation. The morning opened with the MD’s inspection of a Guard of Honour mounted by the graduates. A march-past followed, and officers who excelled during the course received awards. Colleagues, management and the graduates’ families were there to watch.
Addressing the graduates, Mr Wekesa said airport rescue and firefighting services are critical to aviation safety. In an emergency, he said, the ability to respond swiftly, work as a team and make sound decisions can mean the difference between life and death. He told them the real measure of their training would be how they perform when it matters most. He also urged them to learn from experienced officers and never compromise on safety.
The MD also called on supervisors to give the new officers the guidance and practical exposure they need to turn their training into operational competence.
Trained at a KCAA-certified Academy
The KAA Training Academy is certified by KCAA and provides specialised training to aviation personnel from Kenya and the region.
What’s next
The graduates now proceed to on-the-job training at KAA airports, working alongside experienced crews before taking up full duties.
KAA congratulated all 98 officers and thanked the instructors and everyone who supported the class.
