The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, announced that Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has been honoured for its remarkable efforts in combatting wildlife trafficking.
The recognition was conferred at the ACI Africa Environmental and Sustainable Development (ESD) Awards, held during the recently concluded ACI Africa Conference and Exhibition in Dakar, Senegal.
The ACI Africa ESD Awards serve as a testament to JKIA’s dedication to environmental management, acknowledging its role in promoting sustainable practices within the aviation industry.
By engaging actively in wildlife protection initiatives, JKIA has demonstrated its commitment to mitigating the environmental impact of airport activities.
“We take immense pride in JKIA’s achievement, a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. This recognition serves as a powerful motivator, inspiring us to enhance our initiatives and make substantial contributions to the global pursuit of eco-friendly aviation,” said KAA acting Managing Director Henry Ogoye while commenting on the recognition.
Biodiversity and wildlife protection
The awards, emphasizing the importance of environmental management in airport business performance, encourage airports to showcase their green initiatives to the wider aviation community. Further, JKIA, recognized under the Large-Sized Airport Category, stood out among its peers.
Further, the recognition at the ACI Africa ESD Awards highlights JKIA’s proactive measures in biodiversity and wildlife protection, along with its impactful community actions and awareness campaigns.
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is Africa’s premier hub as well as the ideal gateway into and out of East and Central Africa.
JKIA is the flagship airport of The KAA. The airport boasts over 40 passenger airlines and 25 cargo airlines.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, formerly called Embakasi Airport and Nairobi International Airport, is also Kenya’s largest aviation facility, and the busiest airport in East Africa. Its importance as an aviation centre makes it the pace-setter for other regional airports.
