The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) on Wednesday, May 31 conducted a full-scale emergency drill at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the airport's emergency response procedures, coordination among various agencies, and the overall readiness of the airport's personnel.
KAA in a statement revealed that they simulated an incident of an aircraft that crushed at the airport while overflying Nairobi.
“The exercise, which involved a simulated incident of an aircraft that crushed at the airport while overflying Nairobi, was organized by KAA as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing airport emergency response capabilities and ensuring the highest level of preparedness in case of any unforeseen events,” the statement read in part.
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KAA also noted that the emergency drill did not pose any danger to passengers, crewmembers, or airport operations.
“The safety and security of all individuals involved were strictly prioritized throughout the exercise,” KAA added.
KAA Managing Director Alex Gitari on his part expressed his satisfaction with the successful completion of the simulation.
"Safety is our utmost priority at Kenya Airports Authority, and conducting regular emergency drills is a crucial aspect of our commitment to ensuring the highest level of preparedness. I commend the efforts of all the personnel involved in this exercise for their professionalism and dedication,” he stated.
KAA had earlier announced that an aircraft encountered an incident at JKIA and immediate rescue operations were underway.
