The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has called for public input for the upcoming future development plan of the Wilson Airport and the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) In a notice on Sunday, July 20, the authority said that it will conduct a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA), which will assess the environmental and social impacts that the development, which it did not specify, of the two airports might attract.
According to the authority, the assessment, which will be spearheaded by two consultancy firms: Dar Al Handasah Consultants and Geodev (K) Ltd, will be done in line with the guidelines of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999.
According to KAA, the future development of the two critical transport infrastructures will be essential in boosting the economy and enhancing service delivery.
Kenya Airports Authority headquarters at the JKIA in Nairobi Photo KAA "The SESA process requires broad stakeholder engagement, involving neighboring communities, organizations, and individuals who may be affected by, or have an interest in, the planning and future operations of the two airports," KAA stated. "The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is developing the Integrated Master Plans for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Wilson Airport (WAP) to guide future developments and enhance service delivery," it added.
