Kenya Airports Authority marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work at JKIA

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), in collaboration with aviation stakeholders, has commemorated the World Day for Safety and Health at Work at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), reinforcing the importance of safety as a core pillar of aviation operations.

The event brought together key industry players including Kenya Airways, NAS Servair, Jambojet, Port Health Services under the Ministry of Health and the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services. Participants emphasised the need for a coordinated approach to maintaining high safety standards across the aviation ecosystem.

The commemoration marked the conclusion of a week-long series of activities conducted across KAA-managed airports, including safety awareness campaigns, stakeholder engagements and Foreign Object Debris management exercises aimed at strengthening a culture of shared responsibility.

Activities began at KAA headquarters with a safety awareness march to JKIA, led by KAA Managing Director and CEO Moses Wekesa. Speaking at the event, he underscored the need to embed safety into daily operations, noting that sustained commitment from all stakeholders is essential to building a strong safety culture.

The event was attended by representatives from across the aviation sector, including George Kamal, François Pujo, Naayil Bura and Lucy Nzilani, among others.

KAA officials said the event provided a platform for reflection, knowledge sharing and renewed commitment to enhancing occupational health and safety standards. The authority reaffirmed its dedication to working with partners to maintain a safe, secure and efficient airport environment in line with international best practices.