The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced receiving Level 3 Certification in Airport Council International's (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Programme.
In a statement dated Wednesday, November 27, KAA revealed that the certification recognized various environmental programmes implemented across major airports in Kenya including JKIA.
The other three airports recognised were the Moi International Airport (MIA), Eldoret International Airport (EIA), and Kisumu International Airport (KIA).
"This significant milestone places these airports among an elite group in East and Central Africa," read the statement in part.
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"The ACA Level 3 certification, which focuses on Optimization and Airport Stakeholder Engagement, reflects KAA's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and its strategic goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030, with a long-term aim of achieving Net-Zero emissions by 2050."
KAA detailed that the latest recognition came after it implemented various environmental programmes at the airports.
At JKIA, some of the green initiatives include the development of energy-efficient infrastructure and the adoption of renewable energy sources,
Meanwhile, at the Moi International Airport, KAA has undertaken carbon reduction measures such as utilizing solar energy and LED lighting while ensuring regular maintenance of its equipment.
"Kisumu International Airport has demonstrated its dedication through the installation of solar streetlights and the construction of a green terminal building," the Authority added in its statement.
"EIA (Eldoret) has enhanced its sustainability efforts by replacing Mercury Vapor street lighting with LED fittings and installing solar bollard lights in the concourse area."
