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January 2, 2026
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New airport at JKIA critical after years of expansion hurdles, KAA

New airport at JKIA critical after years of expansion hurdles, KAA

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 2 - The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) says the planned construction of a new, modern airport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) announced plans to construct a new, modern airport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to alleviate congestion and boost capacity. This decision comes after years of expansion hurdles, including the cancellation of a significant deal with India's Adani conglomerate.

  • JKIA handled approximately 8.6 million passengers in 2025, exceeding its design capacity of 7.5 million.
  • President William Ruto affirmed the government's commitment to fast-track the new airport's construction, aiming to position Kenya as an aviation hub.
  • A previous $1.85 billion deal with Adani to expand and operate JKIA for 30 years was canceled in November 2024 due to public pressure.

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