📈 Invest in Kenya's Aviation Future
Investment & Public-Private Partnerships
Kenya Airports Authority is delivering one of East Africa's largest aviation infrastructure programmes — anchored by the JKIA expansion. We welcome investors, developers, and financing partners to engage with our PPP pipeline.
Why invest with KAA
A growing market, a strategic gateway
Kenya occupies a unique position in global aviation — a natural crossroads between Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. JKIA is East Africa's busiest airport by passenger and cargo volume, and Kenya's tourism, trade, and diaspora connectivity continue to drive sustained traffic growth.
KAA's infrastructure investment programme — anchored by the JKIA Terminal 1A expansion — represents one of the most significant aviation infrastructure opportunities in the region. Beyond the headline expansion, KAA maintains an active pipeline of PPP, concession, and direct investment opportunities across commercial, cargo, and aviation services categories.
KAA's approach to investment partnerships is grounded in transparency, alignment with Kenya's Vision 2030 infrastructure priorities, and a commitment to long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with investors and developers.
Strategic location
JKIA sits at the natural intersection of major intercontinental air routes, well-positioned as a long-haul transit hub between continents.
Sustained traffic growth
Passenger numbers have grown consistently year-on-year, driven by tourism recovery, new route development, and Kenya's expanding middle class.
Government-backed framework
KAA's PPP programme operates under Kenya's PPP Act 2021, providing a clear, government-endorsed legal and regulatory framework for investors.
Flagship Programme
JKIA Expansion Programme
A transformational infrastructure programme to expand JKIA's terminal capacity, secure its position as East Africa's leading aviation hub, and unlock new commercial development opportunities.
Terminal 1A Expansion & Modernisation
The JKIA expansion programme is delivering significantly increased terminal capacity, modernised passenger facilities, expanded retail and CIP precincts, and upgraded airside infrastructure. Phase 1 achieved international safety certification in June 2025. Phase 2 construction is underway and on schedule, with new commercial spaces — including the flagship CIP terminal opportunity — becoming available as construction phases complete.
Planning & Design
Completed 2023
Phase 1 Construction
Completed Q2 2025
Phase 2 Construction
In progress · On schedule
Commercial Fit-Out
Opportunities opening
Full Completion
Target 2027
New commercial space
As Phase 2 progresses, new retail, F&B, and CIP space becomes available within the expanded terminal — see Business Opportunities for current listings.
Higher passenger volumes
Increased terminal capacity supports new route development and higher frequencies — growing the addressable audience for commercial concessions.
Ongoing PPP pipeline
The expansion programme generates an ongoing pipeline of infrastructure and commercial development opportunities through to full completion in 2027.
Legal & regulatory basis
PPP Framework
KAA's infrastructure investment partnerships operate within Kenya's national PPP framework, providing investors with a clear, government-endorsed legal basis for engagement.
The PPP Act, 2021
Kenya's Public Private Partnerships Act, 2021 governs all PPP arrangements involving public entities, including KAA. The Act establishes the PPP Directorate within the National Treasury, sets out approval processes, and defines the rights and obligations of public and private partners. All major KAA PPP projects are processed in accordance with this framework.
PPP models used by KAA
Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)
The private partner finances, designs, and constructs a facility, operates it for a defined concession period to recover investment and generate returns, then transfers the asset to KAA at the end of the term.
Used for: CIP terminals, major facilitiesDesign-Build-Finance-Operate (DBFO)
The private partner takes responsibility across the full project lifecycle — from design through to long-term operation — typically used for larger infrastructure components with significant technical complexity.
Used for: Major infrastructure systemsConcession & Management Agreements
The private partner operates and manages an existing or newly developed asset under a concession agreement, paying KAA a concession fee. Used widely for commercial facilities and certain operational services.
Used for: Commercial concessions, parking, servicesPPP project lifecycle
📜 Governing legislation
Public Private Partnerships Act, 2021
Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015
Kenya Civil Aviation Act
KAA Act, Chapter 395
PPP Policy Framework Summary
Plain-language guide for investors · PDF · 1.2 MB
National Treasury PPP Directorate
For general information on Kenya's national PPP framework and the project pipeline across all government entities, visit the PPP Directorate's official portal.
Open for engagement
Active Investment Opportunities
Major infrastructure and development opportunities currently open for investor engagement across KAA's network.
Major Development · JKIA
Premium CIP Terminal — JKIA T1A Expansion Zone
Investor-developer-operator opportunity for a flagship premium CIP terminal within the JKIA expansion zone, serving business and first-class passengers, diplomats, and high-net-worth travellers under a BOT or concession model.
Major Development · MIA
CIP Terminal — Moi International Airport, Mombasa
A second CIP development opportunity at Moi International Airport targeting Mombasa's leisure, business, and high-net-worth resident market — under a similar BOT or concession structure to the JKIA CIP development.
Infrastructure · Network-wide
Cargo Infrastructure Expansion Pipeline
As cargo volumes grow at JKIA and regional airports, KAA is developing a pipeline of cargo infrastructure investment opportunities including additional warehousing, cold chain capacity, and cargo terminal expansion.
Energy & Sustainability · Network-wide
Solar Power Generation — Airport Rooftop & Land Assets
KAA is exploring renewable energy partnerships utilising airport rooftop space and available land for solar power generation, supporting sustainability goals and reducing operational energy costs across the network.
Infrastructure · Eldoret
Eldoret Cargo Hub Development
Supporting the growth of Kenya's horticultural export sector, KAA is considering investment partnerships to expand cold chain and cargo handling capacity at Eldoret International Airport.
Have a proposal?
KAA welcomes unsolicited proposals for innovative infrastructure and commercial developments that align with our strategic priorities.
Submit a proposalThe numbers
Performance Data
Key operational and financial performance indicators across the KAA network, providing context for investment decision-making.
Annual Passengers (Network)
6.2M
↑ 9.2% YoY
JKIA International Passengers
3.8M
↑ 11.4% YoY
Aircraft Movements (Network)
142K
↑ 6.8% YoY
Cargo Volume (JKIA)
298K tonnes
↑ 4.5% YoY
Active Commercial Concessions
120+
↑ 8 new this year
Airlines Operating at JKIA
40+
— Stable
On-Time Performance (Network)
82%
↑ 3 pts YoY
Total Revenue (Latest FY)
KES 28B
↑ 12% YoY
Annual Passenger Traffic — Network (millions)
Total passengers across all KAA airports, FY2020/21 – FY2024/25
Source: KAA Annual Reports. Figures rounded. FY runs July–June.
Detailed performance data
Detailed traffic statistics, route-level data, and operational KPIs are available in KAA's Annual Reports — see the Financial Reports section below. Prospective investors may request additional data through our investment team for due diligence purposes.
Transparency
Financial Reports
KAA publishes audited annual reports and financial statements in accordance with statutory reporting requirements.
Annual reports & financial statements
Annual Report & Financial Statements — FY2023/24
Annual Report & Financial Statements — FY2022/23
Annual Report & Financial Statements — FY2021/22
Investor-specific materials
JKIA Expansion Investor Briefing — Q2 2025
Latest programme update · 3.1 MB
Network Traffic Statistics — FY2024/25
Detailed passenger & cargo data · XLSX
Corporate Strategic Plan Summary
Strategic priorities overview · 1.6 MB
CIP Terminal Opportunity Brief — JKIA
Investment opportunity detail · 2.4 MB
Detailed due diligence materials
Additional financial models, technical due diligence packs, and detailed project information for active opportunities are available to qualified investors under appropriate confidentiality arrangements. Contact our investment team to request access.
Get involved
How to Engage
Whether you're interested in a specific active opportunity, the broader pipeline, or wish to submit an unsolicited proposal, here's how the engagement process works.
Initial contact & information sharing
Submit an enquiry through the form, indicating your area of interest. Our investment team will share relevant overview materials and discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Qualification & confidentiality
For active opportunities requiring detailed due diligence materials, KAA will assess investor qualification (financial capacity, relevant experience) and execute a non-disclosure agreement before sharing confidential project information.
Formal process initiation
For PPP projects, formal engagement proceeds through the PPP project lifecycle described in the PPP Framework section — including PPP Directorate approval and competitive procurement. For other opportunities, KAA will advise the relevant process (e.g., formal tender via the Suppliers portal).
Ongoing relationship management
KAA's investment and commercial teams provide ongoing relationship management throughout the project lifecycle — from initial engagement through to operational concession management.
Unsolicited proposals
KAA welcomes unsolicited proposals for innovative infrastructure or commercial developments not currently listed as active opportunities. Such proposals are assessed against KAA's strategic priorities, and where merited, may be processed in accordance with the PPP Act's unsolicited proposal provisions.
Contact our investment team
For investment, PPP, and major infrastructure enquiries. We respond within 3 business days.