The Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) has directed travelers using Terminal 1E at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to use Terminal 1A after a faulty electrical incident caused a fire.

However, speaking on X, KAA says that the incident was contained and that there were no injuries or casualties.

“Following this, power to Terminal 1E has been temporarily shut off as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all within our premises. KAA redirects travelers to terminal 1A as 1E is temporarily closed over fire incidentety of all within our premises,” KAA said.

“To mitigate any inconvenience this may cause, all flight arrival operations have been redirected to Terminal 1A until further notice.”

The JKIA is designed circularly and comprises AI, 1B, 1C, and 1E terminals for international arrivals and departures.

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The temporary closure of the faculty is set to disrupt flyers traveling to and arriving from different locations due to overcrowding.