The Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) has closed Terminal 1E at the country’s main international airport following a non-injury fire incident linked to an electrical fault.

KAA said response teams contained the fire at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and no casualties were reported.

It moved all flight operations on the affected Terminal to Terminal 1A for continuity.

“To mitigate any inconvenience this may cause, all flight arrival operations have been redirected to Terminal 1A until further notice,” KAA stated in an update on Monday morning.

The agency assured passengers using the airport of their safety and convenience as it works to restore operations at Terminal 1E which serves all international arrivals by non-SkyTeam airlines.

“KAA is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of all passengers, staff, and stakeholders at our facilities and is taking all necessary steps to minimize disruptions and return to normal operations as swiftly as possible.”

The agency did not however give timelines for restoration of operations at Terminal 1E. Capital News