Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is poised for a significant transformation as Kenya aims to establish the airport as a key regional travel hub.

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On Tuesday, the Cabinet reviewed and approved the National Aviation Policy, which seeks to optimize the aviation sector’s role in Kenya’s economic growth.
A statement from Statehouse highlighted that the government intends to improve connectivity both nationally and internationally while strengthening the vital link between tourism and aviation.
The newly endorsed policy aims to fully leverage the aviation sector’s potential to drive economic development in Kenya. By prioritizing connectivity, it strives to enhance the sector’s contribution to national prosperity.
The comprehensive plan includes upgrades to critical components of JKIA, such as the passenger terminal, runway, taxiway, apron, and airside facilities.
Key initiatives within JKIA’s medium-term investment strategy include the Kenya Airspace Master Plan, which details the evolution and related investments planned by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) in Air Navigation Services (ANS) over the next 15 years.
The Cabinet emphasized the need to strengthen the capacity of the country’s international airports to meet increasing demand, with projections indicating passenger numbers could rise to 42.1 million annually by 2050.
In response, the Cabinet approved the JKIA Medium-Term Investment Plan, which focuses on global and regional standards, regulatory considerations, and stakeholder expectations. This plan encompasses operational advancements, technical improvements, and human resource development.
Additionally, Kenya introduced its National Aviation Safety Plan (NASP) as part of its commitment to enhancing air travel security. Developed in consultation with national operators and stakeholders, the NASP aligns with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) and outlines objectives and strategic priorities for 2023 to 2025.
Key components of the NASP include identifying national safety issues, setting aviation safety goals, implementing safety enhancement initiatives (SEIs), and collaborating with industry stakeholders and safety oversight agencies.