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The Kenyan government is set to engage local engineers in the multi-billion expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika announced collaborations with professional bodies to enhance engineering capacity as part of aviation infrastructure upgrades.

The Kenya Airports Authority will present a modernization master plan aimed at increasing capacity as passenger numbers recover, exceeding 12 million in 2024. Industry experts stress that without significant investment in technical skills and training, Kenya's aviation ambitions may stall, highlighting the need for local professionals to keep pace with evolving technology. Sustainable aviation fuel production is also a focus as Kenya seeks to become an East African aviation hub.