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Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) issues statement Over Alleged Lease of JKIA to Adani Airport Holdings Limited.

Following the recent announcement regarding the modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has clarified the details amidst growing public concern and unrest. The investment proposal from Adani Airport Holdings Limited has sparked significant controversy, culminating in protests at JKIA yesterday.


The protest saw a large number of youth attempting to occupy the airport in search of answers about the purported lease to Adani Airport Holdings Limited. Demonstrators expressed fears over potential job losses and the implications of privatizing a key national asset. The situation was tense as authorities worked to maintain order and ensure airport operations were not disrupted.


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In response to the uproar, the KAA released a detailed press statement today to address the concerns and provide clarity on the proposed investment. Acting Managing Director/CEO Henry Ogoye emphasized that JKIA remains a strategic national asset and reassured the public that the modernization efforts are aimed at enhancing its competitiveness and operational efficiency.


The statement outlined the following key points:


1. Infrastructure Upgrade Necessity: Built-in 1978, JKIA's aging infrastructure requires significant upgrades to maintain regional competitiveness. The JKIA Medium Term Investment Plan includes upgrades to the passenger terminal building, runway, taxiway, and apron.


2. Private Funding Need: Due to prevailing fiscal constraints, the extensive investment required for these upgrades cannot be funded solely by the government, necessitating private sector involvement.


3. Adani Airport Holdings Limited Proposal: Under the Public Private Partnerships Act 2021, KAA received an investment proposal from Adani Airport Holdings Limited. The proposal includes constructing a new passenger terminal building, a second runway, and refurbishing existing facilities at JKIA.


4. Rigorous Review Process: The proposal will undergo technical, financial, and legal reviews to ensure compliance with relevant laws. The process will include stakeholder engagement, National Treasury approval, Attorney General clearance, and Cabinet approval.


5. Job Security Assurance: Ogoye assured that no jobs are at risk due to this proposal. The modernization project is expected to create additional business opportunities and attendant benefits for the airport community and operators.


The KAA's statement aims to dispel the rumors of a lease and highlights the collaborative approach intended to involve various stakeholders in the decision-making process. This move is positioned as a strategic effort to modernize and expand JKIA, enhancing its capacity to serve as a pivotal regional hub.


Despite the KAA's reassurances, public sentiment remains wary. Protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations until they receive concrete assurances regarding job security and the transparency of the deal with Adani Airport Holdings Limited.





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