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September 26, 2026
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KAA steps up JKIA flood preparedness as El Niño threat looms

KAA steps up JKIA flood preparedness as El Niño threat looms

NAIROBI, Kenya,Sep 26 — The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) PLC has stepped up contingency measures at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to guard against flooding, power disruptions and other operational…..

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The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is enhancing flood preparedness at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in anticipation of the potential El Niño weather phenomenon.

  • The KAA is conducting tests on emergency vehicles, equipment, and communication systems to bolster the airport's resilience.
  • Key individuals involved include KAA Managing Director and CEO Moses Wekesa.
  • Measures include drainage clearance, rehabilitation in partnership with KeNHA and Nairobi City County, and the piloting of Early Warning Systems with Haskoning Engineering through the Government of the Netherlands.

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