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Kenya Airports manager fired after outrage over power cut

The head of Kenya’s airports authority was dismissed due to a power failure that left passengers stranded without light for an extended period at Nairobi’s main airport.

Alex Gitari was dismissed by Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen, who expressed remorse for the chaotic situation.
He said that when politics gets involved, it makes the workers feel down and unorganized.

The power company,which is mostly owned by the government, has not clearly stated the reason for the power outage that happened in the whole country.

Even though power has been fixed in some places,many homes and businesses in the country are still experiencing a power outage that started on Friday.

Tourism is really important for Kenya’s economy. It makes up around 10% of the money that the government has. The sector is also a major way for the East African nation to earn money in a different currency.

People in Kenya are really angry on social media because the main airport didn’t have working backup generators.

Apart from Mr. Gitari, another important official from the civil aviation authority has been fired. The manager of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has been moved to a lower position at Mombasa’s main airport.

In Kenya, there was a lot of confusion and long lines at the entrances to the national parks because the digital payment system didn’t work.

Power cuts happen often in Kenya, but it is not common for the entire country to have a long period without electricity. This recent outage affected important places like Nairobi’s main airport, hospitals, and even the State House.

When things don’t go well, Kenyans often blame corruption – the massive stealing of public money has been a major obstacle for the country’s progress.

The minister in charge of transportation said that two power generators that were bought for the airport two years ago still have not been put into use.

It would be cool to find out how much they cost, who got the contract, and why they have not been installed yet.

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