The President of Kenya, William Ruto , has said plans to expand and modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport JKIA remain on track following their suspension in 2025 after public opposition to the original tender process.
Speaking during his end-of-year address at the Eldoret State Lodge, Ruto said construction of a modern, world-class airport at JKIA will begin in 2026 and will be financed through Kenyas Sovereign Wealth Fund.
In 2026, we will begin the construction of a modern, world-class airport at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to anchor our nation as the aviation capital of our region and boost our trade and tourism sectors, Ruto said.
