Kenya Power Outages: Minister Apologizes as Airports Suffer Blackouts

The head of Kenya's airports authority has been fired after a countrywide power cut left passengers stranded in darkness at Nairobi's main airport. The power outage, which began on Friday, has affected homes, businesses, and even national parks. The majority state-owned power company has not provided an explanation for the outage. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many questioning the lack of functioning backup generators at the airport. The tourism sector, a vital part of Kenya's economy, has been severely impacted by the power cuts. The transport minister has revealed that two generators purchased for the airport two years ago have yet to be commissioned, raising concerns about corruption and mismanagement.