“Airport ya Kilgoris Imekamilika, Sasa Ndege Inatua Kule” President Ruto Announces

President William Ruto has announced the completion of the Kilgoris airstrip, saying aircraft can now land at the facility as the government continues investing in transport infrastructure in Narok County.

“Airport ya Kilgoris imekamilika, saa hizi ndege inatua kule!” Ruto said.

The remarks have drawn attention to the development of air transport in the region, which is home to several tourist attractions, including the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The completion of the Kilgoris airstrip is part of the government’s wider plans to improve connectivity and make it easier for people to travel within Narok County and other parts of the country.

In August 2026, Ruto announced that the Kilgoris Airstrip had been completed during his two-day development tour of Narok County.

The President also revealed that construction of the Sh677 million Narok Airport was expected to be completed within two months. The facility is expected to improve access to the Maasai Mara and support both domestic and international tourism.

The two projects are expected to strengthen the county’s transport network, especially for visitors travelling to the region’s tourist destinations.

Narok is among Kenya’s important tourism counties, with the Maasai Mara attracting visitors from different parts of the world. Better air connections could make travelling to the area easier while creating more opportunities for businesses that depend on tourism.

Ruto’s remarks come at a time when his development record and political plans ahead of the 2027 General Election remain subjects of public discussion.

The government has continued to present infrastructure projects as part of its development agenda, with roads, electricity and transport among the key areas receiving attention.

The announcement has also put Kilgoris in the spotlight, raising interest in the expected benefits of the completed airstrip for residents and travellers.

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