NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 – The Kenya Airports Authority has explained that that the ‘incident’ at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was a security drill.
In a statement, the Authority pointed out that during the exercise, a simulated plane that crashed at the airport while overflying Nairobi was used.
“The primary objective of this exercise was to test and 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 stated.
It explained that it organised the drill was part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing airport emergency response capabilities and ensuring the highest level of preparedness in unforeseen events.
In an initial statement, KAA had announced that an aircraft overflying Nairobi encountered “an incident at JKIA” in the morning.
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