Enhanced air traffic management, improved safety, international accreditation support, regional connectivity, modern surveillance systems
Kisumu International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower
New eight-storey air traffic control tower at Kisumu Airport replacing the 53-year-old facility, completed in 2025 at a cost of KSh 314 million.
AnnouncedSeptember 1, 2023
StartedSeptember 1, 2023
Expected CompletionMarch 1, 2025
CompletedMay 1, 2025
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 314,000,000KES
Actual CostKsh 314,000,000KES
Cost Variance
Timeline
Construction Launched
Construction of the new ATC tower commenced at Kisumu International Airport
Weather Delays
Heavy El Niño rainfall caused approximately five months of construction delays
Technical Handover
Tower declared practically complete after week-long inspections, system testing and commissioning
Contractors
Polish Contractors
Main ContractorConstruction firm that built the eight-storey ATC tower
Politicians Involved
William Ruto
PresidentProject completed under his administration as part of aviation infrastructure modernization
Benefits
Description
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority constructed a new eight-storey air traffic control tower at Kisumu International Airport to replace the aging 53-year-old structure. The KSh 314 million project was undertaken by Polish Contractors and launched in September 2023. The tower features advanced ICT, surveillance, and communication systems meeting global aviation standards, providing controllers with a 360-degree unobstructed view of the runway and apron. Despite losing nearly five months to unusually heavy El Niño rainfall, the project was completed in 20 months instead of the planned 18 months. The tower positions Kisumu as a key aviation hub supporting connectivity to Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Overview
Upgrades Kisumu Airport to full international standards, enhancing air traffic management capacity and safety. Enables the airport to handle growing traffic volumes and positions it as a key gateway to East and Central Africa.