This archive report was first published on 19 December 2019.
JKIA Christmas Tree Replacement Sparks Social Media Frenzy ¶
Kenya Airports Authority faced ridicule on social media after installing a poorly decorated Christmas tree at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The backlash was swift, with many Kenyans taking to Twitter to express their disappointment.
However, the airport authority did not let the criticism go unnoticed. Just hours after the initial backlash, a new and improved Christmas tree was erected at the airport.
Several Kenyans took to social media to share their reactions to the new tree, with some praising the swift action taken by the airport authority. Mohammed Hersi, the Chairman of Kenya Tourism Federation, expressed his gratitude for the correction but urged the authority to strive for excellence in their work.
"Christmas Tree at JKIA. Before & After. Is the first production the level of delivery? What about areas that Kenyans are NOT able to see. Thank you Kenya Airports for the correction but please stop cuddling animal called mediocrity. Get it right first time. Happy Holidays," Hersi tweeted.
Other Kenyans also shared their reactions to the new tree, with some joking about the speed at which it was replaced. "Now that Kenya Airports has mounted a better Christmas tree at JKIA can they ensure its properly decorated. As in properly decorated, after everything we’ve survived this year we DESERVE JUST ONE NICE THING. There are beautiful decorations in many shops. Thanks," Scheaffer Okore tweeted.
December 19, 2019, marked a day of swift action and swift reactions on social media, as Kenyans continued to engage with the JKIA Christmas tree replacement.
