Kenyan content creator Liz Jackson has called for the construction of a new modern airport from scratch, stating that upgrading Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) may not be enough to keep pace with newer airports across Africa.
“I think building a new airport from scratch is more practical. Yes, JKIA can be modernized but we need a bigger airport with enough space for future expansion,” Liz wrote.
She noted that airports in other countries she has visited are far more modern, with better infrastructure.
“In the region, we are doing badly when it comes to airports. All African countries I’ve been to have modern airports. We have failed,” she said.
She shared videos of airports she has visited, stating they are examples of modern facilities she is referring to. Liz argued some comments could expose airports to security threats, disagreeing with those who claimed that airport vulnerabilities could attract terrorists.
Her emphasis was that a new airport could boost tourism, trade and foreign investment, which would strengthen the East Africa’s aviation and business hub.
