Passenger numbers increase three-fold after JKIA expansion, says Deputy President William Ruto

Deputy President William Ruto wants the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure to develop a policy framework that supports the collaboration between the State, county governments and the private sector in addressing expansion of air transport.[PHOTO:FILE]

Kenya has increased air passenger capacity, following the ongoing expansion of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Deputy President William Ruto said the flagship expansion at JKIA has led to a threefold growth, from 2.5 million to 7.5 million passengers annually.

However, Ruto said in spite of the infrastructural development, Africa and Kenya in particular, is yet to tap into the full potential of the aviation industry.