Kenya signs $1.2bn deal with China to expand Nairobi airport (opens original article in a new tab)

Kenya's government has signed a $1.2bn agreement with China to expand Nairobi airport, aiming to triple its passenger capacity, following the cancellation of a previous deal with India's Adani Group.

• Kenya signs $1.2bn deal with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
• Project aims to triple annual passenger capacity from 7.5-million to 22-million
• Previous agreement with India's Adani Group was cancelled in 2024 after founder's US indictment