In a raft of new measures proposed by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), only those holding special passes can be allowed into restricted parts of airports such as aerodromes. Persons seeking access to restricted areas will have to undergo thorough vetting including background security checks before being issued with the special passes. The measures are contained in the draft Kenya Civil Aviation (Security) Regulations that have since been published for public review. “Every operator of an airport serving civil aviation in Kenya shall establish, implement and maintain a written Airport Operator Security Programme that meets the requirements of the National Civil Aviation Security Programme and these Regulations,” reads the regulations. “An Airport Operator Security Programme shall provide for background checks to be completed in respect of persons implementing security controls, persons with unescorted access to security restricted areas, and persons with access to sensitive aviation security information prior to their taking up these duties or accessing such areas or information,” reads the draft.

Source: Daily Nation January 02, 2020 19:52 UTC