Minister of aviation, Festus Keyamo, has called an emergency meeting with top regulatory agency heads to address public safety concerns in the sector.
According to Keyamo, the agenda includes a comprehensive review of recent incidents that have sparked apprehension among the public.
The minister said he intends to address the concerns head-on, emphasizing the importance of implementing stringent measures to prevent future mishaps.
He wrote on X:
”Due to safety concerns in the aviation sector expressed by members of the public, I have summoned the heads of the regulatory agencies to my office later today to review the incidents that are the cause of these concerns and to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to forestall future occurrence and to apply sanctions, where necessary, regarding the past incidents.”
The move comes after various incidents in the aviation sector in the last few weeks.