Mwenda Thuranira Proposes Expansion of Isiolo Airport to Revive Economy, Create Jobs
- According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), Isiolo ranks among the poorest counties in the country
- Real estate mogul Mwenda Thuranira shared a proposal seeking to grow the county's economy with President William Ruto
- Thuranira advocated for the expansion of Isiolo International Airport to allow the operation of large aircraft and create jobs for youth
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Real estate entrepreneur Mwenda Thuranira has called for the expansion of Isiolo International Airport.
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Thuranira said that the expansion by an additional 2 kilometres will allow large aircraft to operate at the airport.
Why Thuranira wants Isiolo Airport expansion
Speaking at the State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, July 23, during a meeting between President William Ruto, elders, and professionals from Isiolo County, Thuranira raised concerns over the rising poverty levels in Isiolo County.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Economic Survey 2022, Isiolo ranked among the top ten poorest counties in the country.
The CEO of MySpace Properties said the poverty levels are a result of bad governance and leadership, calling for economic revival through the expansion of the airport.
"We are here because of the cry from Isiolo people. But I have a solution for Isiolo's economy. If the Isiolo International Airport, which sits on a 1.4 kilometre runway, gets an additional 2-kilometre expansion, a Boeing 767 can land in the airport," said Thuranira.
Thuranira noted that the expansion of the airport will open up the region's economy, create jobs for youth and mitigate poverty.
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Ruto calls for economic transformation
President William Ruto welcomed the leaders and elders from Isiolo County, calling for further collaboration.
The head of state emphasised the government's commitment to engaging leaders and professionals in achieving its economic transformation agenda.
"We are constantly engaging leaders and professionals in our efforts for collaboration in the implementation of our development and transformation agenda," said Ruto.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
