KAA confirms emergency situation at JKIA
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has confirmed that it is responding to an emergency situation at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
In a brief statement issued on Thursday, June 11, 2026, KAA said emergency response teams and relevant agencies have been activated and were managing the situation in line with established emergency procedures.
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“NOTICE: KAA is currently responding to an emergency situation at JKIA,” the authority said.
KAA added that emergency personnel were already on the ground working to address the incident and ensure the safety of airport users.
“Emergency response teams & agencies have been activated & are managing the situation in accordance with established emergency procedures,” the statement added.
Nature of the emergency
KAA later clarified that the emergency situation earlier reported at JKIA was a simulated scenario conducted as part of a planned full-scale emergency exercise, adding that the drill had been successfully concluded and normal airport operations had continued throughout, while thanking all stakeholders for their cooperation.
“UPDATE: The emergency situation earlier reported at JKIA was a simulated scenario conducted as part of a planned Full-Scale Emergency Exercise. The drill has been successfully concluded. Normal airport operations continue. We thank all stakeholders for their cooperation,” KAA updated.
JKIA is Kenya’s largest and busiest international airport, serving as a major gateway for passengers and cargo across the region.
