JKIA Operations Fully Restored After Temporary Suspension Due To Mass Mourner Influx

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has fully resumed normal operations following a temporary suspension earlier today. The closure was necessitated by a severe security situation that arose following the arrival of the remains of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The m..

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has fully restored operations after a temporary suspension caused by a large influx of mourners. The disruption occurred upon the arrival of the remains of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga from Kerala, India.

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and security agencies implemented comprehensive plans to manage the crowd.
Security was heightened with uniformed and plainclothes police officers deployed across terminals and access roads.
Domestic and international flight schedules were largely maintained, with alternative routes used to accommodate the state ceremony.
The former Prime Minister's body was received by national leaders and family, initiating a seven-day national mourning period declared by President William Ruto.

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