Airstrips cry out for facelift as decades of neglect manifest

Kakamega Airstrip as on 30/06/14, whose operations stalled due to poor construction work of the facility. [Chrispen Sechere, Standard]

Four airstrips in Western Kenya are in a desolate state despite constant efforts to give them a makeover.

Bungoma, Matulo, Busia and Kakamega airstrips were among 24 across the country earmarked for a major facelift by the Jubilee administration.