Kenya has awarded a $1.2 billion contract to China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for modernizing Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, after a previous deal with India’s Adani Group fell through. This mirrors a recent trend where Chinese firms are stepping in to take over infrastructure projects previously slated for development by Western and Indian companies. Notably, France’s Vinci also lost a highway deal in Kenya, which was subsequently awarded to CRBC in partnership with another Chinese firm. The awarded contracts follow a 30-year concession agreement that places the financial risk on the Kenyan national government. These developments raise questions about competitive dynamics in the African infrastructure market. The pattern suggests a potential shift in influence, with Chinese companies increasingly dominating key projects in Kenya.