Passengers Stranded at JKIA as Country Thrown Into Major Power Blackout

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has stated that a power outage lasting nearly 2 hours at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was caused by system failures.
In a statement issued Friday night, KAA explains that one of their generators failed to start after a nationwide power blackout. This resulted in a power outage in a section of the airport including the T1A and Parking Silo. However, power was restored at JKIA by 11:36 p.m. Passengers were affected by the power outage, and processes such as immigration and baggage handling were paralysed.
The blackout also affected Nairobi, Rift Valley, Mt Kenya and Western Kenya. Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has apologized for the incident, stating that there is no excuse for the power outage at JKIA and that he will issue an announcement in response to the outage soon. Political analyst Herman Manyora has shared his thoughts on Friday night's power blackout. Manyora regrets that the nationwide blackout could be used by the country's enemies to commit evil deeds.
“We all know that Kenya is a third-world country, but don’t keep on reminding us. Remember, such carelessness can put the country at the risk of attack from our enemies,” says Manyora.
The blackout caused an uproar among Kenyans who had to spend the night in darkness. Although power has been restored in some areas, most parts are still in darkness. The nationwide power blackout left business owners struggling and vulnerable to its impact.
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The current power outage…
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The current power outage shows vulnerability of energy Grid infrastructure, Enemies knows it. ..it Put the Country security @ extremely vulnerable state to cyber-attacks, physical incidents, and existential threats...the government needs back up plan rather than relying on 1 source which might be paralyzed by hackers/enemies...
I am sure they have backup…
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I am sure they have backup power at the airport.I would be very surprised if they dont have generators standing by for such power failure occurance.
Should we blame corruption? This seems to be the culprit,and source of all our inefficiency.
Comrade Maxiley, You nailed…
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In reply to I am sure they have backup… by Maxiley (not verified)
Comrade Maxiley,
You nailed it.
Corruption at its best.
@ comrade Kora kanini, how…
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In reply to Comrade Maxiley, You nailed… by Kora Kanini (not verified)
@ comrade Kora kanini, how can even the backup fail? Dont tell me they dont have backup power...Yes, they would rather pocket the cash than do the backup maintenace.Backup power supply is regularly checked and tested for maximum performance.
Unfotunately,when this is all done,life of corruption will resume unimpeded.
Could there be a group of…
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Could there be a group of people that we entering the country illegally sponsored by the tops
Very close. Drug and Human…
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In reply to Could there be a group of… by Muturi (not verified)
Very close. Drug and Human trafficking Could be Behind the Power outage.
KPLC monopoly is the main…
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KPLC monopoly is the main energy problem in Kenya.In 2004 at a CORO fm show,I suggested competition to KPLC electricity business who said he will pass it to his energy colleague.But as usual that was the end.These elite gangsters want to continue EATING at KPLC.Can CJ Koome explain why thugs Gichuru and Okemo have not been surrendered the British courts to stand trial?Ama ata yeye ako na mifuko ya kuweka $s&£s?
Those blackout times someone…
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Those blackout times someone was doing some dirt business with no scan around someone could be a billionaire .
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