Kenya Insights
Annabel Makhwaya
16 October 2026
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has opened a potentially explosive debate over the future of two of the capital’s most strategically important aviation facilities, proposing a fresh look at the relocation of Moi Airbase in Eastleigh and the future of Wilson Airport as the city races to accommodate its growing population.
The proposals could reshape land use across parts of Nairobi, placing military security, aviation safety, property development and the demand for public amenities at the centre of a major urban planning debate...
