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Kakamega Airstrip finally roars to life as Skyward plane lands

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DP Rigathi Gachagua disembarks after launching Skyward Express' inaugural flight from Nairobi to Kakamega on December 14, 2022. [DPPS, Standard]

The Kakamega Airstrip came back to life on Wednesday after years of lying dormant for commercial flights.

The inaugural flight by Skyward Express plane Dash 8-300 landed at the revamped airstrip at 1142 hrs. As a sign of welcome, the plane was given a water salute by a fire engine before the travellers on board were treated to a red-carpet reception.

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