Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has provided an update on the ongoing rehabilitation of the Kakamega Airstrip.
In a statement on Monday, December 1, Omollo explained that the airstrip is currently undergoing significant improvements aimed at upgrading its key operational components.
"The Kakamega Airstrip is undergoing a major upgrade, including the rehabilitation of the runway, taxiways and apron," he said.
Omollo explained that the expansion will allow the airstrip to handle more aircraft and increased air traffic once the project is completed.
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"Once complete, the expanded facility will accommodate more domestic and commercial flights, boosting connectivity and opening up the county to greater trade and tourism opportunities," he added.
Omollo further noted that the investment in the airstrip is part of a broader strategy to stimulate economic activity at the county level.
"This strategic investment by the government is set to create new jobs, stimulate local businesses and strengthen Kakamega's role as a vibrant hub for economic growth," he further said.
Omollo added that the initiative is already advancing steadily, noting that the works currently underway mark a significant step toward a modernised facility.
"The rehabilitation works, launched by H.E. President William Samoei Ruto in October 2025, are currently underway, bringing us closer to a modern, fully functional air transport gateway," he concluded.
This comes months after Omollo issued an update on the ongoing rehabilitation of Kabunde Airstrip in Homa Bay County.
In a statement on Tuesday, May 6, Omollo said the upgrade is part of a government initiative to enhance regional transport infrastructure.
“As part of the government's investment in transport infrastructure to enhance connectivity and open up Homa Bay County for trade and tourism, rehabilitation works are underway at Kabunde Airstrip, targeting key components including the apron, runway and taxiways Alpha and Bravo,” he said.
Omollo reported that early-stage construction activities have already made substantial progress, particularly in site preparation.
"Site preparation activities are underway, with the setting out, clearance and removal of topsoil already completed at the apron and parts of the taxiways.
"Processing and compaction of the in-situ material is currently ongoing in preparation for the placement of selected fill, which has begun at the lower end of the apron,” he explained.
Additionally, Omollo also confirmed that efforts to repair the airstrip’s existing runway are now in motion.
“At the same time, patching works on the existing runway are being initiated, following technical instructions issued to the contractor to proceed,” he concluded.
