The governor emphasized the importance of expanding the airstrip during the Madaraka Day Celebrations.
Lusaka, the county government, expressed their determination to elevate the airstrip to an international airport.
The current location of the airstrip is in Webuye, Bungoma County.
The governor expressed their desire for the airstrip to be named after Ruto once it becomes an international airport.
Ruto, however, did not comment on the proposal and instead focused on the expansion of the airstrip.
Ruto agreed to purchase land and build more runway and a terminal to improve the airstrip.
The expansion of the airstrip would benefit the residents and eliminate the need to travel to Kisumu and Eldoret.
Currently, only two airports in Kenya are named after prominent leaders.
The governor’s plans for the airstrip align with the government’s goal of expanding aviation infrastructure.
The elevation of the airstrip to an international airport would bring economic and travel opportunities to the region.