KAA says new airport at JKIA critical to easing congestion. Here is why
KAA says a new airport at JKIA will ease congestion after passenger numbers hit 8.6 million, as Ruto pledges to fast-track the project...
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The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that a new, modern airport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is critical for easing congestion and expanding capacity to meet growing air travel demand.
- JKIA handled approximately 8.6 million passengers in 2025, exceeding its design capacity of 7.5 million.
- President William Ruto reiterated the government's commitment to fast-track construction, positioning Kenya as a leading aviation hub.
- Previous plans for a facelift, including a USD1.85 billion deal with India's Adani Group, were canceled in November 2024 due to public pressure and legal challenges.
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