UASIN GISHU county will take over the Eldoret airstrip from July 1.
Governor Jackson Mandago said the law empowers the county to take over the management of the airstrip from the Kenya Airports Authority.
“We will work with the KAA and Moi University to expand the facility for domestic flights. This is a viable project for all the six counties in the region,” said Mandago.
He spoke yesterday when he officially opened the Jambojet regional office at Nandi Arcade in Eldoret town.
Mandago said in the new financial year, they will budget for the expansion of the airstrip, including the runway and other facilities to ensure the project runs smoothely.
He said the improved airstrip will spur development and revamp the dwindling tourism sector.
“Counties in this region have a joint plan to market tourism and other opportunities. The airstrip will be a key facility in our plan,” Mandago said.
The airstrip is located on the Eldoret-Iten Road, about 20 kilometres from the Eldoret International Airport on Kisumu Road.
