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Moi International Airport (Mombasa) Rehabilitation

Mombasa Coast Kenya

Rehabilitation and modernization of Mombasa's Moi International Airport including terminal upgrades and runway resurfacing.

AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2016
StartedJanuary 1, 2017
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2020
CompletedJune 1, 2020

Financials

Offering PriceKsh 3,500,000,000KES

Timeline

Rehabilitation Begins

January 1, 2017

Airport rehabilitation and modernization works commenced

Rehabilitation Completed

June 1, 2020

Terminal and runway rehabilitation completed

Contractors

Kenya Airports Authority Contractors

Airport Rehabilitation
Ksh 3,500,000,000 Kenya

Contractors for terminal and runway rehabilitation works

Politicians Involved

Uhuru Kenyatta

President of Kenya
Jubilee Party

Oversaw airport improvement as part of tourism infrastructure programme

Benefits

Improved passenger experience, increased capacity, better runway safety, enhanced tourism gateway

Description

Moi International Airport in Mombasa has undergone several phases of rehabilitation including terminal building refurbishment, runway resurfacing, new taxiways, improved passenger handling facilities, and upgraded navigational aids. As Kenya's second-busiest airport and the main gateway for coastal tourism, these improvements are critical for maintaining the coast's competitiveness as a tourist destination. The airport handles both domestic and international charter flights, particularly from Europe.

Overview

Main aviation gateway for Kenya's coastal tourism industry, serving millions of tourists visiting Mombasa, Diani, Malindi, and Lamu annually.

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