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April 20, 2026
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New airport or old fix? Turkana split over airport plans

New airport or old fix? Turkana split over airport plans

Beyond the airport, concerns are mounting over the "militarisation" of Turkana land...

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Residents and civil society groups in Turkana County are opposing the government's plan to build a new international airport in Kangatotha village, advocating instead for the revival of the dormant Lokichoggio Airport.

  • Friends of Lake Turkana (FoLT) estimates that rehabilitating Lokichoggio Airport would cost approximately Sh200 million, significantly less than constructing a new facility.
  • The proposed new airport in Kangatotha would require the acquisition of 1,500 hectares of land.
  • Critics argue that the government is overlooking the strategic importance of Lokichoggio Airport, a key hub along the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor, which was once a bustling center for humanitarian operations and international travel.

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