Effects of Airport Development on the Kenyan Economy: A Case of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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2018-07
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
The main aim of this study was to determine the effect of airport development on
economic development in Kenya. The specific objectives were to examine employment
creation, revenue generation and cost of air transportation as the specific objectives. The
objectives of the study were to establish the relationship between airport employment
creation and economic development of Kenya, to evaluate the effect of airport revenue
generation on the economic development of Kenya and to determine the effect of the cost
of air transportation on the economic development of Kenya. The descriptive research
design was used in this study and the sampling method was purposive sampling. 304
respondents were drawn from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The respondents
were drawn purposively based on their knowledge in matters concerning the development
of various aspects of the airport. Therefore, the researcher investigated JKIA’s
development in relation to employment creation, revenue generation and cost of airport
transportation. Primary data was collected through administration of questionnaires. Data
collected during the study was then sorted, organized, entered and analysed using
Scientific Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program where descriptive analysis was
carried out. The study findings indicate that there is an expected upsurge in the levels of
employment with the building of an airport. With the upsurge in employment
opportunities and the growth of businesses around an airport, the resultant effect will be
an increase in revenue collection. The increase in revenue generation portends better
times for both governments as there is a better chance for implementation of programs
meant for the betterment of the population. Policy implication of these findings means
that the Kenyan government should increase budgetary allocation in the improvement of
both international and local airports considering their economic viability.
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Airport, Development, Kenyan Economy, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport