Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), signalling renewed momentum for the long-delayed expansion as regional competitors advance major airport projects. Key features include an X-shaped passenger terminal with an initial capacity of 10 million passengers, expandable to 15 million. JKIA currently handles 8.6 million passengers annually, exceeding its design capacity of 7.5 million. Rwanda is building Bugesera International Airport, a US$2 billion project backed by Qatar Airways, located 40 kilometres south of Kigali. As regional competition grows, Kenya’s renewed commitment to JKIA marks an important step.

Source: The Star January 13, 2026 21:26 UTC