Ruto Orders Construction Of New International Airport Mainly For Tourists
Narok County is poised to become a direct access to the Masai Mara, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations.
This comes after President William Ruto revealed plans to build Narok International Airport, which would open in March 2026.
During his first-day visit to the area, the president stated that the decision to build the airport came after repeated complaints from citizens.
They disclosed that tourism was their primary economic activity and that having an airport would increase its worth.
During an earlier economic meeting in Narok County, President Ruto reiterated the government’s commitment to boosting tourism by building an international airport to improve access to the Maasai Mara.
“When I came here for the economic forum, the people of Narok told us that since the county is known for tourism, they want an airport that will make travel easier,” Ruto noted.
“Tourists from across Kenya and the world should have an international airport here that will allow us to welcome visitors and enhance Maasai Mara’s ability to generate more resources and revenue for the people of Narok County,” the president continued.
Ruto: Serikali kuu na Kaunti ya Narok kushirikiana kujenga uwanja wa ndege Narok
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Ruto: Narok ni kivutio cha watalii hapa Kenya. Gavana wenu Ole Ntutu ametenga nusu ya pesa, nami kutoka serikali kuu nimetenga nusu nyingine ili tujenge uwanja wa ndege hapa Narok. pic.twitter.com/6rPBIVSHCz
According to the president, plans are already underway to complete the airport within a year, with the county and national governments each donating Ksh700 million to the project.
Ruto confirmed that the project will cost Ksh1.4 billion.
“Today, I have come here with a contractor, and we have already paid him Ksh700 million to construct that airport,” Ruto said.
“Governor Ole Ntutu has also contributed an additional Ksh700 million to facilitate the project. I have told the contractor that I will be here in March next year to officially open the airport.”
President Ruto launched Kshs 700M Narok International Airport in Ewaso Nyiro a short distance from world famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Project timeline 15 months. Probably Kenyans most beautiful airport. Love the render. pic.twitter.com/zN90YwqMvl
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The project will comprise the construction of an airstrip and a terminal building where passengers will go through the various stages of air travel, such as check-in, boarding, and arrival.
According to the Narok County government’s design, the airport will include a cutting-edge building with several offices, VIP lounges, stores, and security offices, among other amenities.
The declaration comes a month after Governor Ole Ntutu praised the project during President Ruto’s county-wide development trip.
“I asked the President, for one thing, to give us an international airport. We want our tourists to fly directly from their countries to Narok without going through Nairobi,” Ntutu revealed.
Ruto Orders Construction Of New International Airport Mainly For Tourists
