Moreover, according to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, article 17, “aircraft have the nationality of the State in which they are registered.”[552] Kenyan-registered aircraft are therefore considered to be Kenyan territory and the Government of Kenya therefore “competent to exercise jurisdiction over offences and acts committed on board”.
Moreover, according to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, article 17, “aircraft have the nationality of the State in which they are registered.”[552] Kenyan-registered aircraft are therefore considered to be Kenyan territory and the Government of Kenya therefore “competent to exercise jurisdiction over offences and acts committed on board”.