Isiolo governor Mohamed Kuti has called for expansion of the Isiolo International Airport runway to three kilometres from the current 1.4 kilometres, to accommodate large aircraft. He toured the facility with LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority chairman Francis Muthaura and other board members. It operates a passenger service using small aircraft due to the short runway. LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority Chairman Francis Muthaura said the authority was happy with progress at the airport. Miraa businessmen from neighbouring Meru County, and flower and wheat farmers from Laikipia County, still conduct their business through Nairobi’s Wilson Airport due to the shortcomings at the Isiolo International Airport.

Source: The Star January 18, 2018 21:56 UTC