Homa Bay families demand compensation for land allegedly donated for airstrip

An aeroplane spotted at Kabunde Airstrip in Homa Bay county. [James Omoro, Standard]

He called on the KAA to undertake a new valuation to ascertain whether the amount per acreage would be increased.

Katinga called on the KAA to construct for them roads and other social amenities in the area as a corporate social responsibility.

He argued that many families have relocated to the sides of the airstrip where there are no roads, schools and other social amenities.

Kabunde Airstrip Manager Wycliffe Kadoya said KAA is ready to compensate the families.

He said majority of the families that had not been compensated have issues with land title deeds and once they sort them out, they will receive their money.

"We are ready to compensate the families but the problem is that they have issues with their title deeds. They will be compensated when they present the title deeds," said Kadoya said.

Expansion of the airstrip is expected to boost economic activities in the county.

Homa Bay County Government Spokesperson Rachel Oguttu said full operations of the airstrip will open the county for tourism and business activities.