[Kibata Kihu, Standard]Nyeri County on Saturday had its first commercial direct flight from Nairobi County. CS Joe Mucheru, Nyeri Deputy Governor Caroline Karugu, MP Ngunjiri Wambugu and Lands PS Nicholas Muraguri were among passengers who traveled on the maiden flight. Governor Mutahi Kahiga welcomed the passengers on the tarmac and noted that the direct flights would open up Nyeri for great business opportunities. Residents witness the first commercial light passengers air craft at Nyaribo Airstrip in Nyeri on October 6, 2018. The flights, Kahiga stated would strengthen the business link between Nyeri and Nairobi and offer tourists and business a shorter ride to Nyeri County.

Source: Standard Digital October 06, 2018 14:44 UTC