North Rift Governors Revive Cargo Flights at Eldoret International Airport, Fueling Economic Growth
Aside from avocados, NOREB counties anticipate exporting tea, potatoes, mangoes, flowers, herbs, and other horticultural products.
Trade Cs Moses Kuria and Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii on an inspection tour at the Eldoret International Airport/File Photo
The North Rift governors, representing the North Rift Economic Bloc (NOREB) and led by NOREB chair Governor Stephen Sang of Nandi, Governor Wesley Rotich of Elgeyo Marakwet, and Governor Jonathan Bii of Uasin Gishu, convened on Saturday to finalize an agreement with the Kenya Association of International Cargo Consolidators, and the Kenya Revenue Authority.
This accord marks the revival of cargo flights at the Eldoret International Airport, which had been grounded for the past eight months due to various challenges, including inadequate jet fuel supply and a short runway.
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In his remarks, Governor Sang,underscored the government’s commitment to expanding Eldoret Airport and ensuring a steady supply of jet fuel for cargo planes. Previously, these planes had to refuel at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. The reinstatement of cargo flights in Eldoret is poised to invigorate the region’s economy significantly.
Governor Jonathan Bii of Uasin Gishu emphasized the imminent city status for Eldoret and its potential to attract more investors, who will benefit from the renewed cargo services, thereby catalyzing economic growth across NOREB counties.
Governor Wesley Rotich highlighted the establishment of aggregation centers across various counties, which will stimulate the production of horticultural produce and fruits destined for global markets, promising substantial earnings for local farmers.
Aside from avocados, NOREB counties anticipate exporting tea, potatoes, mangoes, flowers, herbs, and other horticultural products.
Mohamed Sheikh Abdirahman confirmed that 40-ton cargo flights would now land daily at Eldoret International Airport, presenting local farmers with an opportunity to scale up production of export-oriented goods.”
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