CS Murkomen has announced the dismal of Kenya Airport Authority [KAA] Managing Director Alex Gitari and General Manager Project and Engineering Services, Fred Odawo, following the Friday Nationwide Power outage that affected operation at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [JKIA] that stranded passengers for several Hours.
“By mutual consent, the contract of Mr. Alex Gitari who has been the Managing Director of KAA has been terminated. In his place, Henry Ogoye currently serving as the Head of Corporate Planning has been appointed to be the Acting MD,” said Murkomen.
Henry Ogoye who is currently serving as the Head of Corporate Planning has been appointed to replace him in an acting capacity. Fred Odawo who has been the Project and Engineering Services General Manager has also been fired and replaced by Samuel Mwochache.
“Over the last few years, KAA has faced a series of mishaps occasioned by management challenges and political interference that has resulted into a demoralized and disorganized workforce,” Murkomen added.
Murkomen also allayed the fears that the blackout incident posed a danger to the incoming and outgoing flights and passengers explaining that the backup generator lighting the runway and control tower was seamlessly deployed. He also directed the KAA to immediately commission two backup generators that were procured two years ago to avert the occurrence of such incidences in the future.
