Travelers passing through Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been urged to arrive early due to increased security checks and anticipated traffic disruptions on the airport's roads.
KAA announced that passengers should expect longer security protocols and advised arriving early to avoid delays. They emphasized the importance of contacting respective airlines for the latest flight information.
🚨 PASSENGER NOTICE: Due to heightened security checks & protocols at JKIA, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport early to avoid any potential delays in catching their flights. Kindly contact your respective airline for the latest flight information. Safe travels! pic.twitter.com/UN41K3cy5Y
— Kenya Airports Authority (@KenyaAirports) July 22, 2024
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Kenya Airways recommended that travelers arrive at least four hours before their scheduled departure time. KQ noted that passengers could check in at the airport four hours before departure or online via their website or mobile app from 48 to 90 minutes before their flight.
The advisories coincide with planned anti-government demonstrations in Nairobi, where protesters mobilize to march to JKIA. The ‘OccupyJKIA’ protests follow previous demonstrations like ‘OccupyParliament’ in response to President William Ruto's controversial 2024 Finance Bill. Demonstrators are calling for significant government reforms and systems that work.
Acting Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja warned protesters against accessing protected areas, citing the Protected Areas Act and the Kenya Civil Aviation Act. He emphasized that entering areas such as the LPG Plant, Bitumen Plant, and Petroleum depots at the Embakasi Aviation Depot (JKIA) is illegal without authorization. Violators face legal consequences.
Kanja urged demonstrators to respect legal boundaries and avoid protected areas, reaffirming the National Police Service's commitment to enforcing these laws.
JKIA is the busiest airport in East Africa and a key hub for Kenya Airways. It serves major airlines like Emirates, Turkish Airways, British Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. With heightened security and possible delays, passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and stay informed through official channels.
