Kenya Airways advises passengers to arrive four hours early at JKIA due to expected traffic disruptions from planned protests. Photo: Kenya Airways/Getty Images.
In Summary:
1) Kenya Airways advises passengers to arrive four hours early at JKIA due to expected traffic disruptions from planned protests.
2) Youth-led ‘Occupy JKIA’ movement aims to shut down the airport as part of a broader campaign for government accountability.
Kenya Airways has issued an advisory to its customers in anticipation of significant traffic disruptions near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
The airline is recommending that passengers arrive at the airport at least four hours before their scheduled departure time to mitigate potential delays.
This precautionary measure comes in response to the planned ‘Occupy JKIA’ protests, which are expected to affect major roads leading to the airport.
Kenya Airways stated in their advisory, “Customers are also encouraged to plan extra time to avoid potential delays enroute to the airport.”
The ‘Occupy JKIA’ movement, primarily organized by young Kenyans from Generation Z and millennial age groups, is mobilizing through online platforms.
Their goal extends beyond causing disruptions at the airport; it’s part of a larger campaign advocating for improved governance and increased government accountability.
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— Kenya Airways (@KenyaAirways) July 22, 2024
This action represents a significant escalation in the anticipated dialogue between Kenya’s youth and the government regarding the country’s political and economic future