The Civil Aviation (Aeronautical Search and Rescue) Regulations, 2025

31. Requisition of aircraft or vessel

Edition: 2026-03-03 · In force

31. Requisition of aircraft or vessel

(1)The Cabinet Secretary may for purposes of any aeronautical search and rescue operation—

(a)make requisition for any civil aircraft or vessel;

(b)request the assistance of any military aircraft or vessel; or

(c)request any holder of a Kenya aircraft flight crew license or the master of a vessel to assist in the operation.

(2)Where the Cabinet Secretary contemplates requisitioning a civilian aircraft or vessel or requesting a civilian holder of a Kenyan aircraft flight crew license or the master of a vessel, the Cabinet Secretary may do so only if—

(a)human life is in immediate and grave danger; and

(b)there are no other means available to conduct the operation.

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Source: Kenya Law