Kakamega DG Wants the Airstrip Expanded
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has implored the National Government to hasten the compensation process for locals who reside adjacent to Kakamega Airstrip to allow for expansion of the facility.
Speaking at at Lirhembe, Idakho East Ward, Ikolomani Sub-County he said that a fully operational facility will create employment opportunities and spur wealth creation for the residents of Kakamega County as a whole.
“As leaders from the region we want thee Kakamega Airstrip to be expanded since thee current spaxce is very small and this will also create employment for our youths,” said the Kakamega deputy governor.
Savula further disclosed that the County Government is planning to negotiate a settlement deal for relocation of Salvation Army Church at Lirhembe village for establishment of a Gold refinery plant.
Area Member of Parliament Hon Bernard Shinali asked local political leaders to support expansion of the Airstrip to International standards and urged them not politicize the process.
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