The Ministry of Transport has announced plans to undertake a short-term infrastructure upgrade at JKIA even as plans are underway for a new terminal.
In a statement dated Friday, January 31, Transport CS Davis Chirchir indicated that the government would work to improve the access roads of the airport.
Improvement of the drainage system in addition to enhancing water supply were listed as some of the improvements being targeted for the international airport.
Ahead of the rainy season, the Ministry also announced that it would be improving the walkways and terminal canopies.
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"Considering the ageing infrastructure, the government is committed to improving the overall airport infrastructure," read the statement in part.
"Short-term action. on infrastructure will include enhanced signage and wayfinding within the airport and terminals, improved Airside and Landside Storm Water Drainage systems, enhanced water supply systems, improved terminal air conditioning, and improved parking."
According to the CS, the improvements will be done within the next 6 months even as the government continues to explore investment opportunities under PPP following the cancellation of the Adani deal.
On the other hand, to improve customer experience at the airport, the government also announced that all staff at the airport would be required to wear uniforms and name tags.
Officials of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) working at the airport will also be required to wear body cameras.
Through the service charter, there will be a broader review of the overall customer experience from all customer touchpoints. Further, we shall establish a tourist information Centre to enhance the visibility of what Kenya has to offer.
"Within the next financial year, we shall acquire an additional 30 security scanning equipment," the CS added.
