Nairobi, Sept. 21 -- Kenya Airways #ticker:KQ has rejected the requirement in a bill on the nationalisation of the airline that demands its chief executive officer must have a minimum of a master's degree.
The national carrier has lobbied Parliament to amend the clause in the proposed law to a minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
The airline believes the requirement will narrow its talent pool as the airline struggles for a turnaround after six years of losses when the carrier has been led by four CEOs.
"The Bill should be amended to provide for a minimum qualification of a bachelor's degree for qualification for appointment as a Chief Executive Officer with possession of a Master's degree as an added advantage rather than a minimum qualifica...