The government has revived the expansion of JKIA by reopening the bidding process, with plans to begin construction in June 2026 after the earlier Adani Group deal was cancelled.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. [File, Standard]
The government has finally set in motion the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), following the return of fresh bidding for the ambitious project.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told the National Assembly Committee on Transport and Infrastructure yesterday that the process of receiving bids has been initiated, which will then be subjected to evaluation.
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The project was expected to cost $10 billion but was later revised to $12.5 billion due to inflation and other modifications.
