Millions spent, no flights: Ruto makes fresh promise on Kisii airport

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 10 – President William Ruto has renewed his promise to transform Suneka Airstrip into a fully operational airport, years after millions of shillings were spent on the…

Ruto said his government would partner with Kisii Governor Simba Arati to expand the runway and upgrade the facility to accommodate bigger aircraft.

The President made the announcement on Tuesday while addressing residents during the third day of his Gusii region tour in Bonchari Constituency, where the airstrip is located.

“I want to tell the people of Bonchari as well, and Simba, that we are going to build that new airport,” Ruto said.

He acknowledged that the facility had experienced numerous challenges but said he had reached an agreement with Arati to address them and ensure the project is completed.

“That airport had many challenges, but I have agreed with this Simba that we are going to build that new airport,” he said.

Source: Capital FM