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March 10, 2026
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Chirchir Reveals Timeline for Major JKIA Upgrade

Chirchir Reveals Timeline for Major JKIA Upgrade

The JKIA upgrade is set to be the first public infrastructure project to be paid from the National Infrastructure Fund, as announced by President Ruto on Monday...

✨ Key Highlights

Revitalization efforts for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) are set to commence in June 2026, with Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announcing advanced preparations.

  • The project, guided by a 20-year master plan until 2045, will significantly increase airport capacity.
  • Key stakeholders include the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
  • The expansion will be implemented in two concurrent phases, aiming to maintain airport functionality during construction.
  • President William Ruto declared that the expansion will be the first project financed under the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), utilizing Ksh20 billion from the sale of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC).

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