JKIA Passenger Traffic Drops as Govt Prepares Multi-Billion Airport Expansion
The decline in passenger numbers comes even as the government prepares to undertake major infrastructure upgrades at the airport in a bid to enhance its competitiveness against regional rivals...
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) experienced a notable decrease in passenger traffic in March 2026, according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).
- International visitor arrivals at JKIA dropped by 17,900 travellers from February to March 2026.
- The decline occurred as the government prepares for major upgrade works at JKIA, including new facilities and a runway, funded by the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF).
- In contrast, rail transport and cargo activity at the Port of Mombasa showed growth during the same period.
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