@N761US:
From what I know, you dont need to get your type rating before you apply. You need to log a minimum number of hours, and have had to attained your CPL, and that makes you eligible for applying.
Try have a read through the website:
Kenya Airways: The Pride of Africa
And look under "direct entry scheme". If you already have logged hours on a glider, maybe you can go up to a flight school, and just add on to those on a cessna, and you'll up your hours. However, best thing to do would be to drop KQ an email, and let them know of your situation. They'd be in a better position to advise you on their needs.
The information is provided in the "direct entry programme" section.
Hope that helps
