Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen on Thursday ordered the installation of a new roof at all passenger terminals at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
The CS announced after receiving a report from a technical committee formed on November 15 to assess the state of the JKIA, Moi, and Wilson airports and provide recommendations for better operations at the landing strips.
The committee, among other things, recommended the construction of footpaths and rapid exitways, the installation of proper drainage facilities, and the building of canopies at the airports.
“I am satisfied with the work that this team has done in delivering a report that is a blueprint that will guide the management and board of the Kenya Aviation Authority (KAA) in the implementation of structural, policy, and institutional reforms that will improve passenger experience and make Kenya an aviation hub in the region.”
In addition to directing the installation of JKIA's brand-new roof, Murkomen oversaw the prompt construction of canopies over strategically important walkways throughout the airport.
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He also directed that JKIA's interior areas be quickly rearranged to eliminate duplication and offer sufficient restrooms, expedient passenger processing, and optimal lighting and ventilation.
In a similar vein, the Transport CS ordered the installation of a new generator at the airport in addition to a backup generator and the replacement of all faulty screening equipment at the baggage handling system with 3D technology.
"On Moi International Airport, CS Murkomen directed the immediate rehabilitation of road surfacing, drainage, road markings and curbs, erecting canopies at the departure and arrivals and construction of a Primary Screening Yard (PSY) complete with equipment, canopies and associated facilities," read a statement.
Further, he called for establishing proper slope management facilities at the airside to protect the runaway presently threatened by developing sinkholes.
He similarly ordered the replacement of old underground cables, backup generators, screening equipment, rusted canopy structures, and asbestos roofing materials at the Moi International Airport.
