Overview

• He noted that JKIA’s initial Greenfield expansion awarded in 2012 and a subsequent re-award were cancelled before the November 2024 Adani Group agreement was terminated.
• He argued that Adani was a credible partner with proven capabilities surpassing other East African firms.
• He warned that without the expansion Nairobi risks falling behind hubs like Addis Ababa, which is building a new airport, and Kigali.
• He urged transparent handling of future infrastructure deals to avoid political interference and preserve Kenya’s strategic advantage.
• He suggested that completing the expansion could position Kenya Airways as the continent’s leading carrier and transform Nairobi into an aviation hub comparable to Dubai.