Senators have launched an investigation to determine Kisumu International Airport’s operational capacity.
The Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation, and Housing will investigate the airport’s current state and make recommendations to improve “operational smoothness and safety.”
The Kisumu senator also suggested that the committee review the existing airport surface lighting, including centerline and taxi lights, and assess the need for improvements to support operations in low visibility conditions.
“Examine the dimensions of the runway and its ability to support various types of aircraft and make recommendations on whether the taxiways can be extended to improve aircraft movement, and efficiency and accommodate larger aircraft,” he said.
The senator added that the committee should also check if there are leaking roofs at the airport.
He further said members of the committee should assess the need for installing advanced navigation aids like the Instrument Landing Systems to enhance precision approaches and overall safety and efficiency of operations.
Ojienda wants the committee to also inquire into the potential of the airport to handle global and regional trade.
