Operations have resumed at Kenya’s main airport and East Africa’s
largest aviation hub – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport despite the
recent fire incidence that brought it to halt. On Wednesday, August 7th
2013, fire broke out at 5am destroying the domestic arrivals section
forcing the authorities to close the entire operations and several
flights cancelled.
The
fire fighters including the paramilitary and the General Service Unit
(GSU) battled the blaze and were able to control it after three hours
amidst several challenges like limited equipments and at one point, lack
of water! There was however no serious injuries and all passengers were
safely evacuated.
Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have today resumed with Kenya Airways and Air Uganda resuming their operations. The Cabinet secretary for transport Mr. Micheal Kamau reported the airport will have returned to normal operations by midnight and confirmed they will create a temporary tunnel to enable normal operations.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the 9th busiest airport in Africa by total passengers and is a hub for both domestic and International flights.
This obstruction has caused inconveniences to many tourists and tour operators across East Africa given that this is the busiest month in the tourism industry. Kenya is a major tourist destination in Africa especially for wildlife safaris, beach holidays and honeymoons.
As tour operators, we feel for those whose safari experiences and plans have been obstructed by this incidence. For those looking for Kenya safaris or African safari tours do not be disoriented; it’s back to normal and you’ll be safe! We will keep you posted…
The
fire fighters including the paramilitary and the General Service Unit
(GSU) battled the blaze and were able to control it after three hours
amidst several challenges like limited equipments and at one point, lack
of water! There was however no serious injuries and all passengers were
safely evacuated.Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have today resumed with Kenya Airways and Air Uganda resuming their operations. The Cabinet secretary for transport Mr. Micheal Kamau reported the airport will have returned to normal operations by midnight and confirmed they will create a temporary tunnel to enable normal operations.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the 9th busiest airport in Africa by total passengers and is a hub for both domestic and International flights.
This obstruction has caused inconveniences to many tourists and tour operators across East Africa given that this is the busiest month in the tourism industry. Kenya is a major tourist destination in Africa especially for wildlife safaris, beach holidays and honeymoons.
As tour operators, we feel for those whose safari experiences and plans have been obstructed by this incidence. For those looking for Kenya safaris or African safari tours do not be disoriented; it’s back to normal and you’ll be safe! We will keep you posted…
