By KPC Reporter in Mombasa
Moi International Airport in Mombasa conducted a comprehensive full-scale emergency drill on Wednesday.
The activity was aimed at testing and strengthening its preparedness for potential aviation crises.
Organized by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the exercise simulated two high-risk scenarios to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response protocols and inter-agency coordination.
The first scenario involved a Kenya Airways flight, KQA990, which was forced to abort takeoff due to simulated smoke in the cabin.
Emergency teams sprang into action, executing evacuation procedures, administering first aid to mock casualties, and deploying fire suppression measures.
The drill also tested the airport’s crisis communication systems and coordination between ground staff, airline personnel, and emergency services.
In the second scenario, a staged sabotage incident at the General Aviation terminal featured two simulated explosions.
This exercise challenged the airport’s ability to respond to bomb threats, manage mass evacuations, and coordinate with national security agencies.
Medical teams and security forces worked together to contain the situation and provide emergency care.
“These drills are part of KAA’s commitment to maintaining global aviation safety standards, in line with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirement for full-scale emergency exercises every two years,” KAA said in a press release.
The authority assured the public that the simulations were carefully controlled and posed no risk to passengers, crew, or airport operations.
