President William Ruto on Sunday arrived in Kakamega County for five days region tour to launch development projects in the area.
In his visit, Ruto is expected to inspect upgrades at the local airstrip, designed to handle passenger and cargo flights for better trade and tourism.
He was received by Kakamega governor Fernandes Barasa.
Ruto in his social media platforms revealed that upon his arrival inspected the ongoing rehabilitation and expansion works at Kakamega Airstrip.
“Arrived in Kakamega County this evening to kick off a five-day development tour across the counties of Western Kenya. Inspected the ongoing rehabilitation and expansion works at Kakamega Airstrip, a key project that will strengthen regional air connectivity and support trade and tourism,”he said.
He said the project will strengthen regional air connectivity and support trade and tourism.
The president is expected to tour Counties in the region accompanied by leaders both from the national and County governmnet .