Inside World Class, Ksh963 Million JKIA Terminals [PHOTOS]

From the photos, the refurbishment was seen to be at an advanced stage and most of the features were already installed, and ready for commission.

Marvin Chege Marvin Chege
Sep 28, 2022 - 10:00 Updated: Sep 3, 2023 - 00:08
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Inside World Class, Ksh963 Million JKIA Terminals [PHOTOS]
A sneak peek of JKIA’s Terminals 1B and C currently being refurbished. /KAA

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) on Tuesday, September 27 released photos of the refurbished Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Terminals 1B and 1C as its official launch draws closer.

The two terminals revamped at a cost of Ksh963 million feature an array of state-of-the-art features that include security features, modernised self-check-in points and a brand new look and feel to rival some of the world's biggest airports.

The terminals also feature new waiting areas seemed to face the departure aprons to give passengers that luxury lounge experience that comes with waiting to board their flights.

A sneak peek of JKIA’s Terminals 1B and C currently being refurbished. /KAA

From the photos, the refurbishment was seen to be at an advanced stage and most of the features were already installed, and ready for commission.

"Thank you for being patient with us, we are almost there. A sneak peek of JKIA’s Terminals 1B&C currently being refurbished," the authority stated.

KAA had kicked off renovations of the terminals in January 2021 which were estimated to take 12 months.

However, the launch was delayed owing to the addition of some aspects, replacement of some systems and the destruction of two bridges that had connected two terminals to the old international terminals.

The Central building was destroyed in a massive fire in August 2013 which forced a major disruption and diversion of flights to Uganda, Tanzania, and other airports in the country.

"Once completed, the newly renovated light-filled departure terminals will deliver modern concessions and amenities that will give travellers a friendly and memorable experience.

"It will also ease passenger flow and increase efficiency due to the centralization of security screening procedures and the reallocation of available floor spaces to international departure gates," KAA stated then.

China Jiangxi International Economic and Technical Cooperation (CJIC) was contracted for the renovation works which involve the refurbishment of the airport’s departure halls to improve check-in, screening procedures, retail operations, and traveller lounge experience

The two terminals were closed during the renovations, with airline operations moved to Terminal 1A and Terminal 2 including Lufthansa German Airlines, Qatar Airways, RwandAir, British Airways and Emirates.

Other airlines that were migrated include UNHAS, Egypt Air, Air Uganda, Air Arabia, and Air Mozambique.

Terminal 2 at JKIA Airport. /CAPITAL GROUP