On June 23, 2026, Kenya inked a
Sh154.2 billion agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation to modernize
JKIA, boosting its capacity from 7.5 million to 22 million passengers annually.
The project adds a new terminal,
upgrades existing facilities, and enhances operations, following a master plan
and competitive bidding where CRBC emerged as the top qualifier.
While supporters see it as a legacy win amid rivalry from Ethiopia's massive airport plans, skeptics and COFEK push for transparency on costs and procurement, with a court hearing set for July 9.