Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has revealed a plan to turn Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) into an airport city.
Speaking on Citizen TV, the CS indicated that this is part of a plan to have JKIA as a transit hub of choice.
"As you can see, we have hotels coming up in JKIA, and this will continue," he stated.
"For instance, if you are on transit and you have 6 hours in Nairobi, you don't have to stay in the lounge. You can book into a hotel and spend the night," the CS added.
The CS further revealed that the government has began the process of constructing an express highway connecting Westlands to JKIA.
"If you are in the country for the three days, and you want to enjoy the city, you don't want to be stuck in traffic jam for hours," CS Macharia.
According to Macharia, the expansion of JKIA will see the country enjoy similar benefits as Dubai which is a popular transport and tourism destination.
The Transport CS further indicated that engineers were already planning the takeoff of the Westlands-JKIA elevated highway.
"The work is set to commence early 2019. This is happening, its not just plans," he added.
