MCA Francis Muya Mwangi Speaks Out Against Alleged Privatization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
In a fervent address, Francis Muya Mwangi, Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Langas and Chairman of the Jubilee Party in Uasin Gishu County, has raised alarm over the alleged privatization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Mwangi’s statements come in the wake of a strike by JKIA workers who are voicing their concerns over the airport’s management.
Mwangi criticized the Kenyan government for its silence on the matter, accusing it of failing to protect a vital national asset. “We are here because JKIA workers are on strike, demonstrating their discontent over the potential handover of our national heritage to an Indian company, Adani Group,” Mwangi stated. He emphasized that the airport, the largest in East and Central Africa, should remain under Kenyan control.
Mwangi called on President William Ruto to address the issue publicly. “It’s time for the President to clarify whether the airport is being privatized and, if so, to halt this process. Kenyans would not support the privatization of such a crucial asset,” he said. According to Mwangi, the terms reportedly being discussed could see Adani managing JKIA for thirty years, potentially extending to other airports and airstrips across Kenya.
Mwangi also voiced concern over the impact this privatization could have on Kenya’s future, questioning whether other significant national assets, such as Kenyatta National Hospital or major roads, might also face similar threats. He warned that Kenya risks falling behind regional competitors, citing Rwanda Airways’ growing prominence as an example of what Kenya might miss out on if JKIA is not properly managed.
In his address, Mwangi urged all political leaders, including Speaker Moses Wetangula and Governor Kingi, to take a stand against the alleged privatization. “This is a matter of national importance,” he said. “We must use our resources to modernize the airport instead of leasing it out. It’s time for our leaders to act and ensure that JKIA remains a Kenyan asset.”
The government has yet to respond officially to these allegations. However, the situation remains tense as both the workers’ strike and public scrutiny over the airport’s future continue to unfold.
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