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April 1, 2026
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PHOTOS: KAA Unveils Key Features & JKIA’s New Modern Look in Expansion Plan

PHOTOS: KAA Unveils Key Features & JKIA’s New Modern Look in Expansion Plan

The expansion of the airport is aimed at transforming the facility into a modern aviation hub capable of handling future passenger and cargo growth...

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The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has unveiled expansion plans for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), aiming to alleviate congestion and boost capacity. The project follows studies commissioned due to JKIA operating beyond its designed passenger limit.

  • The expansion includes a new passenger terminal designed to handle an additional 10 million passengers annually.
  • Key features revealed include a distinctive X-shaped terminal configuration, improved runway and taxiway networks, and enhanced landside infrastructure.
  • This upgrade comes as President William Ruto announced plans for a new, separate airport in Nairobi to further ease pressure on JKIA, with construction slated to begin in June this year.

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