By John Odongo
An aircraft with 50 passengers on board veered off a taxiway shortly after landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Monday afternoon, prompting the activation of emergency response teams.
The domestic flight, which originated from Elwak Airstrip in Mandera, left Taxiway Echo after touching down at JKIA, according to the Kenya Airports Authority.
No injuries were reported, and all passengers and crew were safely accounted for as airport emergency teams responded in line with standard procedures.
The incident did not disrupt airport operations, with flights continuing normally as authorities coordinated the safe removal of the aircraft from the taxiway.
Kenya Airports Authority said it is working closely with relevant aviation agencies as investigations into the cause of the incident get underway.
“All passengers and crew were safely accounted for,” Dr Muhamud Gedi, authority’s acting CEO said in a statement.
The airport operator reassured the public of its continued commitment to safety, security and efficiency at the country’s busiest aviation hub.