KAA Under Fire Over Wilson Airport Delays as Safety Concerns Mount

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The National Assembly's Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on Tuesday June 16, called on the authority during an inspection tour of the airport, after meeting officials from the Ministry of Roads and Transport, KAA and the Kenya Association of Air Operators.

Led by committee Chairperson George Kariuki, the lawmakers expressed concern over delays in the Ksh 1.4 billion rehabilitation project, which has since affected aircraft operations at the airport.

"We want Wilson Airport to be a role model and offer auxiliary services to JKIA whenever there is a challenge. Some aircraft from JKIA should be able to land here. Let us work to make Wilson better. This is a business, and we should not give room to losses," Kariuki stated.

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The concerns come at a time when Wilson Airport has faced increased public scrutiny following a series of aviation incidents and crash landings in recent months, raising serious questions about safety standards at the airport, infrastructure, and airport operations.

Just weeks ago, on May 22, the airport was temporarily closed after a plane crash landed at the airport.

According to witnesses, the plane crash-landed, missing the airport fence along Langata Road under unclear circumstances.

A month earlier, on March 20, another plane crashed while carrying 39 passengers, including Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and 5 plane attendants.

Later, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) admitted to lapses at the airport as the main cause of the crash.

While responding to MPs' queries, the ministry confirmed there was a delay in the progress of the airport, stating that rehabilitation works on Runways 14/32 and 07 are currently 38 per cent complete against an expected progress rate of 40 per cent.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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