Kenya’s role as a vital economic gateway to East and Central Africa is undeniable, and the figures coming out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) tell a powerful story of influence and sheer scale.

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) reports that JKIA now handles over 340,000 tonnes of cargo every year. This staggering number doesn’t just make it one of Africa’s busiest and most connected logistics hubs—it points to something far more important for local businesses: predictability.

Predictability: The Priceless Edge for Small Exporters

When a country successfully builds a massive, efficient gateway like JKIA, it hands its Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) a crucial advantage: predictable logistics.

Think about the small exporter—the producer relying on air freight to get high-value, time-sensitive goods to market. For them, predictability is often the only thing standing between:

• Successfully meeting a tight international contract.
• Missing a shipment, and potentially losing a client forever.

At Qambi, we see this reality play out daily. The hardworking entrepreneurs and dedicated producers we support rely completely on consistent, dependable, and regionally focused air links. Connecting to JKIA’s huge momentum isn’t just about managing airspace; it’s about giving African businesses smoother, more certain pathways into markets that used to feel utterly out of reach.

Beyond the Tonnage: Transporting Africa’s Potential

The vast scale of JKIA’s operation does more than just move volume; it creates a network effect that benefits every user:

• Reliable Scheduling: High throughput attracts more airlines and encourages greater flight frequency on crucial routes.
• Cost Control: The sheer volume helps drive down overall supply chain costs, making Kenyan goods more competitive globally.
• Regional Reach: JKIA functions as a critical bridge, linking African goods not just to international hubs, but also to rapidly growing markets across the continent.

We are fully committed to strengthening this vital flow, route by route and shipment by shipment, as we focus on Transporting Africa’s Potential.