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Entrance to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi.
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was named the African cargo airport of the year at the STAT Trade Times International Awards.
In a statement dated Thursday, February 23, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) revealed that the international airport was recognised for its distinguished cargo services.
JKIA, in particular, was acknowledged for the systems and infrastructure that was enabling airlines to transport cargo across the Kenyan borders
Kenya's biggest airport beat other prominent airports such as the Cape Town International Airport in South Africa and the Mohammed V International Airport in Morocco.
A collage image of refurbished JKIA terminals 1B and IC taken on September 27, 2022.TwitterKAA "We are proud to share that Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has been named the African cargo airport of the year at the STAT Trade Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo.
"This award recognises JKIA's commitment to excellence in cargo infrastructure, systems, and services, and highlights its position as a top-performing cargo airport in the region. Congratulations to the entire team at JKIA for this well-deserved recognition," read the statement in part.
During the award held on Wednesday, February 22, the airport officials were presented with a trophy and a certificate to celebrate the achievement.
The recognition of the airport came after it officially opened the refurbished Terminal 1B and IC whose works cost around Ksh963 million.
Some of the new features that were introduced in the terminals were check-in points and enhances security features.
"Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has in recent years invested heavily in infrastructure and systems at JKIA through Public Private Partnerships (PPP).
"It has positioned it as a preferred airport for handling perishables, pharmaceuticals, horticulture, and live animals," KAA's statement read in part.
The STAT Trade Times International Awards recognises accomplished industry players in the aviation sector.
A section of the Ksh963 million refurbished JKIA terminals taken on September 27, 2022.TwitterKAA
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