Increased passenger capacity, modernized facilities, improved regional competitiveness, enhanced tourism infrastructure
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Expansion
Planned comprehensive expansion of JKIA including new terminal, runway rehabilitation, and increased passenger capacity.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2017
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 200,000,000,000KES
Timeline
2013 Fire at Terminal
Major fire destroyed the JKIA arrivals terminal, disrupting operations for months
Greenfield Terminal Proposed
Plans announced for a new passenger terminal at JKIA
Adani PPP Deal Proposed
Government announced a controversial PPP deal with India's Adani Group to build and operate a new JKIA terminal
Adani Deal Opposition and Shelving
Intense public opposition, KAA worker strikes, and legal challenges led to the Adani JKIA deal being shelved
Scandals & Controversies
2013 Fire at Terminal
August 7, 2013Major fire destroyed the JKIA arrivals terminal, disrupting operations for months
Adani Deal Opposition and Shelving
September 1, 2024Intense public opposition, KAA worker strikes, and legal challenges led to the Adani JKIA deal being shelved
Contractors
Adani Airport Holdings
Proposed PPP Concessionaire (Controversial)Proposed 30-year concession to build and operate new terminal; deal faced strong opposition
Politicians Involved
William Ruto
President of KenyaProposed the Adani PPP deal for JKIA expansion
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaEarlier proposed Greenfield Terminal expansion
Kipchumba Murkomen
Cabinet Secretary for Roads and TransportChampioned the Adani JKIA deal before it was shelved
Benefits
Description
Multiple phases of JKIA expansion have been planned and partially implemented. The Greenfield Terminal project, initially proposed by the Kenyatta government, would have added a massive new passenger terminal to increase capacity from 7.5 million to 20+ million passengers annually. A controversial PPP deal with Adani Group (India) was proposed under the Ruto government but faced significant opposition. Earlier improvements include Terminal 1A refurbishment, runway overlay, and taxiway improvements funded by JICA.
Overview
JKIA is East Africa's busiest airport and Kenya's primary international gateway. Expansion is critical for tourism and business hub ambitions.