Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) faces intense scrutiny over alleged major security lapses, specifically concerning malfunctioning Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS). Nominated Senator Beth Syengo raised concerns that vital security scanners at Kenya's largest airport are not operational, potentially compromising national security.

• Most important fact: Several Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS), critical for screening vehicles at entry points, are reportedly non-functional, leading to reliance on manual checks or no screening at all.
• Key person: Nominated Senator Beth Syengo brought the issue to the attention of the Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing on Wednesday, July 30.
• Notable detail: This is not the first security concern raised about JKIA; earlier this year, Senator Boni Khalwale criticized security agencies for failing to detect drug traffickers, describing the loopholes as "corrupt and rotten."