Kenya’s main international airport engulfed in flames

A huge fire has broken out at the main international airport in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.

The Kenya Airports Authority said Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) had been closed and passengers evacuated.

There have been no reports of any casualties and the cause of the fire is not clear.

Shocked would-be passengers stood outside the airport, bags in hand, watching the blaze.

Cabinet secretary for transport Michael Kamau said the fire was "very severe" and urged people to stay away from the airport.

The interior ministry tweeted that an evacuation of the entire airport was under way, with only essential personnel remaining, but said the fire had been contained.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is an important regional hub for East Africa, with many long-distance flights landing there to connect to countries across the region.