‘Take quick action’ – Governor Fernandes’ message to KAA over potholes at Kakamega Airstrip runway
Governor Fernandes Barasa has called on the Ministry of Transport through the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to expedite the process of rehabilitating the Kakamega Airstrip. Speaking on Sunday, September 29, 2024, Governor Fernandes argued that the responsibility of maintaining the airstrip solely lies on KAA and the Ministry of Transport. The first-time governor thus asked […]
‘Kakamega Airstrip runway will be fixed by Monday’ – MP Salasya says after flight suspension by Skyward Express
Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has assured Kakamega County residents and Skyward Express that the Kakamega Airport runway will be fixed by Monday, September 30, 2024. Speaking in a video shared via his official Instagram account on Saturday, September 28, Salasya said that he had reached out to the Kenya Airports Authority […]
Skyward Express suspends flights to Kakamega airstrip over runway safety concerns
Skyward Express, one of Kenya’s leading regional airlines, is temporarily suspending all flights to and from Kakamega, citing safety concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Kakamega airstrip runway. The suspension, effective September 30, 2024, was announced in a public notice issued by the airline on Saturday, September 28, 2024. “We regret to inform you […]