Inside the Kenyatta Family’s KSh500 Billion Northlands City Featuring a Private Airport

The Kenyatta family is continuing to expand its business empire through the ambitious Northlands City project, a multibillion-shilling development expected to transform the landscape along the Eastern Bypass in Kiambu County.

The project, estimated to cost KSh500 billion, sits on approximately 11,576 acres of prime land and is envisioned as a fully integrated city combining residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural activities.

One of the notable developments attracting attention is the construction of a private airport within the expansive property. The facility is expected to form part of the infrastructure supporting the ambitious project, further demonstrating the scale of investment being undertaken by the family.

Northlands City is designed to accommodate different income groups, with plans for low, middle and high-income residential neighbourhoods. It will also feature schools, commercial centres, an industrial zone, agricultural land and a central business district.

Once completed, the development is projected to accommodate approximately 250,000 residents, making it one of the most ambitious privately developed urban projects in Kenya.

The anticipated population growth is also expected to significantly increase traffic along surrounding roads. According to projections cited in earlier reports, the development could generate up to 30,000 vehicles daily on the Eastern Bypass and another 27,000 vehicles on Thika Road.

These projections informed plans to expand the Eastern Bypass to accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic and improve connectivity to the development.

The Northlands project reflects the Kenyatta family’s longstanding involvement in large-scale investments across agriculture, real estate, hospitality and other sectors.

The family is associated with several prominent business interests, including Brookside Dairy and other investments linked to its extensive property portfolio.

With its proposed residential neighbourhoods, businesses, industries and private aviation facilities, Northlands City is expected to become a significant commercial and residential hub.

The development also highlights the growing role of private investors in shaping Kenya’s future urban centres.

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