President Ruto’s Report to Parliament: Ban on Weapon-Carrying Aircraft in Kenyan Airspace
President William Ruto has specified that entry into Kenyan airspace is strictly prohibited for any aircraft transporting weapons.
As stated in the November report to Parliament that the country submitted in fulfillment of its international obligations, the aforementioned aircraft are obligated to obtain authorization from the Kenyan authorities before entering or passing over Kenya.
An identical prohibition applies to aircraft transporting explosives through Kenyan airspace, according to the report.
This limitation is consistent with the 1991 Montreal Convention on the Marking of Plastic Explosives for Detection, which strictly prohibits the production, storage, transportation, and importation of plastic explosives that are not marked.
Additionally, Ruto stated that significant progress had been achieved in the execution of the regulations. On occasion, however, aircraft personnel provided false information regarding the devices they were transporting.
“The Convention notes the implications of acts of terrorism for international security and the fact that plastic explosives have been used for terrorist acts aimed at the destruction of aircraft, other means of transport, and other targets.
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“It further takes cognizance that marking such explosives unlawful for detection would contribute significantly to the prevention of such acts,” read the report in part.
Conversely, the Head of State emphasized that a multitude of initiatives were being implemented to counteract terrorism-related risks within the nation’s airports.
One of the most significant is the implementation of Anti-Terrorism Police Units (ATPUs) at all airports that handle international flights.
Additionally, airport screening equipment was emphasized as a component of the technological infrastructure employed to avert possible acts of terrorism.
“A full-body motor vehicle scanner has been installed at the primary screening yard. Body screening is thoroughly conducted by security personnel on passengers at check-in points as well as the second screening points leading to the sterile area.
“All unwanted items are confiscated if not declared by the passenger,” read the report in part.
President Ruto’s Report to Parliament: Ban on Weapon-Carrying Aircraft in Kenyan Airspace
