About SDAAD

Background

The State Department for Aviation and Aerospace development is one of the three functional State Departments under the Ministry of Roads and Transport. The Executive Order No.1 of 2025 on outlining the structure of the Government of Kenya states the functions of the SDAAD as below:-

• Administer and implement aviation policies for airlines, airports and related infrastructure.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, safety and security of airports, airstrips, and air traffic control systems.
• Promote the growth of the Civil aviation sector through strategic investments and public private partnerships (PPPs) for air transport expansion and supporting infrastructure.
• Conduct air accident investigations and enforce safety recommendations.
• Coordinate search and rescue operations for aviation incidents Establish Kenya as Africa’s Aviation hub and leading air cargo hub.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to advance space programmes, including satellite development, space exploration and rocket launches.
• Lead in negotiation of Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) with other countries around the world.
• Strengthen civil aviation through management, training and capacity building.