Kenya’s government has signed a 154.2 billion Kenyan shilling ($1.2 billion) agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Transport Minister Davis Chirchir announced on Tuesday.
The East African nation aims to nearly triple the airport’s annual passenger capacity from 7.5 million to 22 million, strengthening Nairobi’s position as a major regional aviation hub.
The project was previously stalled after Kenya cancelled a 2024 agreement with India’s Adani Group following the indictment of the company’s founder in the United States.
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“The project scope includes the construction of a new terminal building and associated support facilities, the modernization and upgrading of existing infrastructure, the improvement of airside and landside operations,” Chirchir said on his X account.
Kenya is aiming to maintain its role as a regional aviation hub as countries such as Ethiopia and Rwanda invest heavily in new airport construction to attract airlines and travellers.
Last week, Chirchir said the government had appointed Africa’s Trade and Development Bank and the Africa Finance Corporation to arrange financing for the project.
($1 = 129.3000 Kenyan shillings)
Reuters
