Isiolo Airport set to open up northern tourism circuit

Transport Principal Secretary Paul Maringa (in hat) and Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Managing Director Johnny Andersen (third right) during inspection tour of works at Isiolo International Airport on June 14, 2017. The officials said the facility will be ready for domestic flights in two weeks. 2 A view of the arrival terminus at the airport. Photos (Ali Abdi/Standard)

After six years of works and whispers of grand openings that never came to be, Isiolo International Airport is finally ready for business.

Last week, gangs of workers were racing to put the final brick in place, with the terminal and administration buildings already completed and fitted with equipment.