Mombasa County Governor Abdullswamad Nassir has urged the national government to reconsider the redevelopment of Moi International Airport, citing its neglect despite its strategic importance. He argues that upgrading the airport, potentially through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), is crucial for Kenya's economic competitiveness and to prevent the country from falling behind regional rivals.

• Governor Nassir emphasized that Moi International Airport, with its proximity to the Port of Mombasa, possesses a unique advantage as a combined passenger, cargo, and logistics gateway.
• He proposed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model as the most viable option for modernization, stressing the need for private capital and technical expertise.
• The governor highlighted that any PPP arrangement must ensure transparency, competitive tendering, and strong regulatory oversight to protect public interest, with the airport remaining a Kenyan public asset.
• This demand comes as the national government seeks investors to redevelop Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to increase its annual passenger capacity from 8.8 million to 10 million.