KAA Conducts Full-Scale Emergency Drill at JKIA
Nairobi, 30th April 2025 – Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive full-scale emergency drill conducted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
The simulation exercise, which commenced at 3:08 p.m. involved a staged sabotage incident at the airport facility using explosives, including a simulated explosion at the terminal building. The drill tested the coordination and effectiveness of incident management, emergency response, and business continuity procedures. The exercise concluded at 4:20 p.m.
The primary objective of the exercise was to identify potential vulnerabilities in airport infrastructure that could be exploited by saboteurs and to evaluate the readiness of airport personnel, security agencies, and emergency responders in managing such high-risk scenarios.
This drill is part of KAA’s continued commitment to strengthening airport emergency preparedness and ensuring world-class safety and security standards. KAA assures the general public that the incident was entirely simulated and posed no danger to passengers, crew members, or airport operations. The safety and security of all participants were strictly observed throughout the exercise.
KAA Acting Managing Director, Mr. Nicholas Bodo, expressed his satisfaction with the successful execution of the drill, emphasizing its strategic importance:
“Conducting regular emergency drills is vital to ensure the highest level of preparedness. I commend the efforts of all the personnel involved in this exercise for their professionalism and dedication,” he stated.
As mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), civil aviation airports are required to conduct such full-scale emergency drills at least once every two years to evaluate their emergency response capabilities.