Airside
Eddie Saunders
04 Mar 2026
Kenya has reopened bidding for the modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), reviving plans that were shelved after the cancellation of a controversial proposal involving India’s Adani Group.
In a public notice, the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development invited sealed bids under a design-and-build contract model.
Under this structure, a single contractor or consortium will be responsible for both architectural design and construction, consolidating risk and potentially speeding up delivery.
Modernisation proposals have previously included:
- Construction of a new terminal capable of handling an additional 10 million passengers
- Development of a second runway to increase aircraft movements and reduce delays
- Expanded taxiways to improve operational efficiency
- Upgraded cargo handling facilities and landside access
- New baggage systems, check-in halls and enhanced air traffic control technology
Kenya reopens bidding for major airport modernisation project - Airside - 04 Mar 2026
