Skyward Express has suspended flights to and from Kakamega in Western region from Monday because of the hazardous condition of the runaway at the local airstrip.
The airline management said safety of their passengers was paramount thus they could not continue with trips with runaway in that state.
In a notice the management indicated that they would temporarily suspend the flights in the interest of safety.
“Skyward Express has temporarily suspended all flight operations to and from Kakamega, effective 30th September 2024, due to safety concerns over the deteriorating runway at Kakamega Airstrip. The Safety of our Passengers and Crew is paramount” Skyward managers said.
Skyward Express introduced the Kakamega route in December 2022 to provide a flight base for travellers from the larger Western region.
Travellers from western Kenya have been using the Nairobi-Kakamega flight route at a cost of Sh6, 000.
From its hub at the Wilson Airport in Nairobi, the Skyward also operates Kitale, Mombasa, Lamu, Eldoret, Diani, Lodwar and Malindi routes.
