Community Social Responsibility (CSR)
At Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), we recognize the dynamic social, economic, and environmental factors that influence our operations and management decisions daily. Guided by our mission to provide efficient and sustainable airport services, our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are integral to achieving both local and international best practices in airport management.
Our CSR strategy is aligned with KAA’s commitment to sustainable development, focusing on the well-being of local communities, environmental stewardship, and stakeholder engagement. Through innovative programs, we aim to enhance the quality of life for surrounding communities while contributing to global efforts in climate action and resource conservation.
As part of our strategic plan, KAA emphasizes sustainable management of activities to benefit local communities and other stakeholders. Key CSR objectives include measurable outputs and outcomes that reflect our performance in areas such as environmental conservation, social empowerment, and economic development.
KAA’s strategic goals:
- Build harmonious relationships with the local communities. This will ensure that the Authority avoids conflicts that could be a hindrance to successful implementation of the CSR plans.
- Capacity Building for staff on CSR issues. Employees are empowered through training and sensitization on basic concepts and the importance of CSR to the Authority for them to be able to assist the Authority drive all the CSR objectives.
- Formulate an effective communication Strategy. Communication is the heart of the success of CSR. It is the vehicle through which the impact of CSR is realised.
- Decentralise CSR activities to the various airports. Some level of autonomy in the execution of the plan will not only ensure relevance of the CSR initiatives to the intended beneficiaries but will also contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the intended impact within the communities.
- Establish strategic partnerships on CSR. This represents best practices and exposes the Authority to other horizons through utilisation of synergies with such partnerships –“Unity is Strength.”
- Develop environmental conservation strategies. Conservation of environment is the way forward for self respecting institutions. Since the Authority deals with various airlines, it has direct interest in environmental conservation.