JKIA Terminal Temporarily Closed After Fire Incident

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  • Terminal 1E at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was temporarily closed following a fire caused by an electrical failure during the early hours of Monday morning.
  • The Kenya Airports Authority swiftly contained the fire with no reported injuries, but as a precautionary measure, all flight operations at Terminal 1E have been redirected to Terminal 1A until further notice to ensure the safety and security of passengers and staff.
JKIA Terminal
File image of JKIA Terminal. Photo/ Screenshot/ Courtesy

Terminal 1E at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has been temporarily closed due to a fire that erupted in the early hours of Monday morning. 

According to a statement from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the fire resulted from an electrical failure but was swiftly contained, with no injuries reported.

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As a precautionary measure, KAA has decided to keep the terminal closed, redirecting all flight operations to Terminal 1A until further notice. 

The authority emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of passengers, staff, and stakeholders, pledging to minimize disruptions and restore normal operations promptly.

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