Pilots on Wednesday asked the government to ensure their security during operations in risky areas.
Muriithi Nyagah,
chairman of the Kenya Airline Pilots Association, underscored the need for this following the detention of their two colleagues in South Sudan.
While applauding the release of Captains Frank Njoroge and Kennedy Shamalla, Kalpa said its members should not be exposed to such incidents.
The two pilots had been held by South Sudanese rebels at Akobo. The rebels demanded Sh10 million compensation for a family whose
kin died in the crash.
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Captain Nyagah asked the Foreign
Affairs and Transport ministries to provide a framework that secures Kenyan pilots working in insecure areas.
He lauded the ministries, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenyan
Commercial and Chartered Flight Operators' efforts to secure Njoroge and Shamalla's freedom.
"The pilots association believes that a collaborative approach would serve the interests of all parties and completely eliminate unfortunate incidents."
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