Migori Airstrip’s Sh300m upgrade major boost for western tourism circuit
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 27 - The upgrade of the Migori Airstrip is set for completion this year, coming as a major boost for tourism, trade and travellers in Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Migori Airstrip, also known as Lichota Airstrip, is undergoing a Sh300 million upgrade set for completion in December, significantly enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism and trade in Western Kenya.
- The airstrip will be upgraded from Class C to Class B, enabling it to handle half a million travellers annually and elevating it to international airport standards.
- Key stakeholders include Migori County and officers like Barnabas Nyonda, officer in charge, who anticipates increased tourist numbers and improved cross-border facilitation.
- The project is expected to boost access to popular tourist sites like the Maasai Mara and Serengeti game parks, as well as the Thim Lich Ohinga heritage site, and facilitate cargo movement.
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