Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is set to benefit from improvements following a high-level meeting between the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs (MFA).
The meeting addressed issues affecting diplomatic and protocol operations at the airport.
Key issues discussed at the meeting included the challenges currently faced by the diplomatic community at the airport, and strategies to facilitate their clearance and movement in line with international standards.
The two groups agreed to establish a United Nations Humanitarian Hub and acknowledged the request for a dedicated Red Cross Logistical Hub. "Both sides recognised the importance of enhancing Kenya's capacity to support humanitarian and emergency operations," the Ministry noted. A section of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Photo KAA Additionally, the implementation of an Integrated Protocol Management System, aimed at digitising and harmonising protocol procedures across various agencies to improve coordination and service delivery, was also discussed. The meeting also focused on the adherence to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961), particularly regarding the rights and privileges of diplomatic personnel operating in Kenya. The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) is a landmark international treaty that forms the bedrock of modern diplomatic law.
