Jkia reopens after closure due to Odinga’s mourners infiltration
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 - Jkia has reopened after being shut for about two hours following an infiltration of the late Raila Odinga mourners whop had Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has reopened after a two-hour closure caused by an infiltration of mourners for the late Raila Odinga, who had gathered to receive his body. Regular airport operations have now been restored following the disruption.
- The airport was shut for approximately two hours.
- The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) confirmed the resumption of normal operations.
- Acting MD and CEO Mohamud Gedi advised passengers to contact airlines for updated flight information.
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