A Chinese firm has secured a Sh375 billion contract to modernize and expand Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Bloomberg reports. The deal comes after the original agreement with Indian conglomerate Adani Group fell through, leaving one of East Africa's busiest airports in need of a new development partner.
The upgrade is a significant moment for Kenya's infrastructure ambitions. JKIA serves as a major continental hub, and the push to expand and modernize its facilities has been a long-running priority for the government.
With a new contractor now in place, attention turns to timelines, construction plans, and what the finished airport will mean for travel and trade across the region. The details of how this deal comes together will be worth watching closely.
Originally published by AllAfrica.