Skyward Express

Local carrier Skyward Express has launched new flights from Nairobi to Kakamega as demand for air travel picks up during the Christmas festive season.

[By SAM KIPLAGAT](/bd/corporate/companies/court-spares-tycoon-from-sh120-million-in-heineken-suit--4053874) [By SAM KIPLAGAT](/bd/corporate/companies/kcb-ordered-to-pay-former-employees-sh115-million--4055176) “We are starting operations on the Nairobi-Kakamega route with a daily flight.

The inaugural flight by Skyward Express plane Dash 8-300 landed at the revamped airstrip at 1142 hrs.

A traveller on the inaugural flight who wished to remain anonymous said, “The experience was great and will save us time. Daily flights will positively impact our tourism sector by marketing local facilities and creating jobs in the county,” he said. He said his government was in talks with landowners around the airstrip and they are receptive to the idea. Tentatively, we require between 100 and 200 acres of land for the purpose,” said Mohammed Abdi, CEO, Kakamega Airstrip. According to Skyward Express Head of Marketing Harriet Shali, Skyward will have daily flights from Wilson Airport Nairobi to Kakamega Airstrip. The inaugural flight by Skyward Express plane Dash 8-300 landed at the revamped airstrip at 1142 hrs.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the company of Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen presided over the launch of the first commercial flight by Skyward ...

The Dp said the Kenya Kwanza administration remains keen to grow partnerships with the private sector, including airline operators. The inaugural flight on Wednesday comes less than a week after President William Ruto commissioned the newly rehabilitated Kakamega Airstrip on December 9. • The inaugural flight to Kakamega on Wednesday comes less than a week after President William Ruto commissioned the newly rehabilitated Kakamega Airstrip on December 9.

Western Kenya travellers have received a boost after Skyward Express Airline introduced Nairobi-Kakamega flight route.

"Transport is a supportive sector and we will continue to provide the necessary support to investors in this industry. "This new policy of continuous engagement is what is going to make things move in this country. This country is going to witness tremendous change under the President and the Deputy President's leadership," said Murkomen.