Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang'i on Thursday made a random visit to JKIA for an inspection amid concerns of security breaches.
The Interior CS was accompanied by his Transport counterpart James Macharia and his Tourism's Najib Balala where they told journalists that the inspection was in line with Kenya's preparations for direct US flights starting October this year.
The CS further stated that they had been directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta to take a more proactive and focused attention towards finalising the direct flights' plan.
CS Matiang'i stated: "We are here in line with that directive to ensure that security is also enhanced and operations of our airports across the country."
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On his part, CS Balala maintained that their visit was intended to ensure that JKIA is transformed into a seamless airport that is responsive to customer care.
The Tourism Cabinet Secretary noted: "We have seen commendable improvement especially at the Immigration Department."
He added: "We have had some challenges at KRA's customs department and they have agreed to address them amicably."
Their visit came amid concerns of security breaches at the airport, the situation which prompted IG Joseph Boinnet's tour in February.
Meanwhile, Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki on Thursday announced the screening of all travellers at JKIA, Busia and Malaba border points after an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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The CS further assured that adequate steps had been taken to ensure the virus does not spread into the country.
