Kenya Awards $1.2B JKIA Overhaul Contract To China’s CRBC
Kenya has awarded a $1.2 billion contract to the China Road and Bridge Corporation to modernize Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The project aims to expand capacity to meet rising passenger demand, following the cancellation of a previous proposal involving the Adani Group.
Why it matters
This infrastructure project is a major economic development for Kenya, reflecting the country's reliance on international partnerships for large-scale aviation upgrades.
Kenya Government, China Road and Bridge Corporation contract signing ceremony June 23, 2026.
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