Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi held talks with senior International officials from the Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) on the JKIA expansion project. The two met as President William Ruto was in Beijing during his ongoing visit. BUCG President Raymond Luo and General Manager Harold Huang accompanied Mudavadi. Furthermore, he was accompanied by Vice President Wei Zhang. BUCG deals in international airport construction. They have done more than 30 terminals and airports in the past 42 years. Mudavadi revealed that Kenya invited the company to express interest in the new JKIA Expansion project. “Their experience depth is key in what we plan at JKIA,” he stated. He also noted that the focus was on quality and timely completion. “We look forward to competitive bidding as we embark on this critical phase,” he stated. This follows after the Adani deal collapsed in the wake of a $250 million graft scandal. Kenya is now shifting its focus to its trusted international partners to handle the project.
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Scope of Implementation on the JKIA Expansion Project
The JKIA expansion project aims to transform Kenya’s busiest airport as it seeks to increase its capacity for passengers and cargo. The project will include the construction of new terminals, extended runways, and better support infrastructure. The project will also improve security and customs facilities, officials stated. The expansion will also incorporate sustainable design features to ensure it meets international aviation standards. The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport expansion project is also a component of a broader initiative to improve Kenya’s status as a transport hub in East Africa. Once complete, it will decongest and improve efficiency. “This project will generate new investment and tourism opportunities,” Mudavadi said. Moreover, it is also a component of Kenya’s long-term infrastructure development vision. Therefore, it is regarded as a high-priority national project. BUCG’s interest in the project indicates faith in Kenya’s strategic direction. With bidding soon to take place, Kenya anticipates winning a trusted partner to deliver its projects.
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