Kenya to start construction of expanded terminal at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in 2026

Kenya will begin construction before the end of 2026 on an expanded terminal facility at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the government announced, advancing a major upgrade to the country's primary international gateway; scope and financing details have not yet been published.

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Kenya has scheduled construction of an expanded terminal at JKIA to start before the end of 2026, which will directly affect capacity, slot management and airport operations in Nairobi.
Carrier expansion plans, such as Jambojet's intention to triple its fleet and add longer‑range services, will increase passenger demand the upgraded JKIA will need to absorb.
The project arrives amid rising cargo and regional hub competition—illustrated by Astral Aviation's planned 767 freighter additions and Ethiopia's $12.5B Bishoftu airport scheme—factors that shape route planning, airline fleet decisions and infrastructure investment priorities.

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2026-01-02T12:50:47.894043-08:00

Kenya to begin construction of new ‘world‑class’ terminal at Nairobi’s JKIA later in 2026 • atcnews.org

2026-01-02T06:46:14.553583-08:00

Kenya to Build Expanded Terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) • airportindustry-news.com

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Kenya to start construction of expanded terminal at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in 2026

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Kenya to start construction of new facility at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in 2026

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