In its statement, KAA explained that the airport’s back-up generators were activated within 8-20 minutes of the blackout resulting in full restoration of power to see normal operations resume. ADVERTISEMENT“At approximately 8 PM today, JKIA experienced a disruption in power supply due to an outage from the national grid. The airport’s backup generators were activated, with full restoration of power occurring within 8-20 minutes,” the statement read. "The synchronization of the outstanding backup power supply is scheduled to be completed in the next 30 days in readiness for instant backup support in the event of any power interruption," KAA noted. A similar incident in August saw Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen apologize to Kenyans and visit KAA offices on Saturday, August 26, following a nationwide blackout that paralyzed operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Source: Daily Nation November 12, 2023 09:29 UTC