The first commercial flight from Nairobi to Kakamega town has been officially launched by Vice President Rigathi Gachagua, who also guaranteed government assistance for the regional aviation sector.
He said that the flights to the town had been requested by Western area officials for a considerable amount of time, and that it had only taken the administration one week to make them a reality.
After commissioning the airstrip, President William Ruto allegedly contacted Skyward to inquire about flying to the area.
Less than a week after President William Ruto dedicated the recently restored Kakamega Airstrip last Friday, the DP flagged off the first Skyward Express to the town in Western Kenya at Wilson Airport in Nairobi.
DP Gachagua reiterated the commitment of the Kenya Kwanza government to keep enhancing the business environment of the nation while praising the expanding engagement with the private sector, especially airline operators.
The Deputy President said the flight will make it simple for travelers and entrepreneurs to go between the town and the metropolis while recalling the difficulties he encountered when visiting the area in the past when serving as a District Officer in Kakamega.
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