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The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that some departing flights are experiencing delays at airports. 

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that some departing flights are experiencing delays at airports. 

In a statement on Sunday, August 30, KAA said it is working with relevant agencies and stakeholders to manage the situation and minimize disruption. 

“Kenya Airports Authority PLC wishes to advise passengers and other airport users that some departing flights are currently experiencing delays at our airports.

“KAA is working closely with the relevant aviation agencies, airlines, and other stakeholders to manage the situation, minimize disruption, and facilitate the smooth flow of airport operations,” read the statement in part. 

The authority urged passengers to contact their respective airlines to get information on their flight status. 

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File image of KAA offices. 

“Passengers are advised to contact their respective Airlines for the latest information on their flight status and to plan their journeys accordingly,” KAA stated. 

Further, KAA apologized for the inconvenience caused by the delays and appealed to passengers and other airport users for patience

“KAA regrets the inconvenience caused and appreciates the patience and understanding of passengers and other airport users as the situation is addressed,” KAA added. 

This comes weeks after a Kenya Airways (KQ) plane experienced a tyre burst after safely landing at Cape Town International Airport in South Africa. 

In a statement on Tuesday, August 4, the airline said the aircraft landed safely before experiencing the tyre burst during landing.

"Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) confirms that on 04 August 2026, at approximately 15:30 Hrs local time, our flight KQ784, on a scheduled service from Nairobi to Cape Town, safely landed and experienced a tyre burst upon landing," the statement read.

The airline said its crew responded to the situation by following established safety procedures, ensuring that everyone on board was safely evacuated from the aircraft.

"Our crew acted in accordance with their safety training. All passengers and crew have safely disembarked and have been taken to the airport terminal," the statement added.