The 'light' are not really out.
Its actually a NOTAM (Notice to Air Men) from Kenya Civil Aviation Authority notifying all the airlines that use JKIA that the runway threshold lights at (JKIA) do not meet the minimum requirements for a safe night operations as required by ICAO.(International Civil Aviation Organization)
As a result of this and in conformity with their (Kenya Airways safety standards) they have decided to suspend all night operation into and out of JKIA.
This measure is to remain effective until advised otherwise by KCAA who are the regulatory authority in Kenya.
Otherwise its at the discretion of the operator...747 cargo planes operated all nyt taking off and landing....
the early worm is eaten by the early bird