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November 5, 2025
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Ruto Woos Qatar in Ksh 200B JKIA Upgrade

Ruto Woos Qatar in Ksh 200B JKIA Upgrade

Ruto's government is shopping for funding to expand the airport that has had issues like leaking roofs...

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Kenya, under President William Ruto, is engaging Qatar in talks for a significant upgrade of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), estimated at Ksh200 billion. This initiative seeks external financing, mirroring Qatar's involvement in Rwanda's airport development.

  • The proposed upgrade of JKIA is valued at approximately Ksh200 billion.
  • President William Ruto discussed the potential deal with the Emir of Qatar on Tuesday, November 4.
  • Qatar previously invested $1.3 billion (Ksh167.9 billion) for a 60 per cent stake in Rwanda's new international airport.
  • This follows a failed 2024 Adani deal, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) worth around Ksh238 billion for JKIA's upgrade and leasing.

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