Teargass
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That doesn`t happen in Kisumu because it doesn`t rely on whites who have their seasons of coming.
While JKIA 4th busiest in Africa, other airports are proving to be birds' nests
While JKIA 4th busiest in Africa, other airports are proving to be birds' nests
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joto la jiwe
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Is Kisumu not International Airport?, hahahaha.
By the way, biashara zote duniani zinakuwa na " seasons", kipindi cha mwisho wa mwaka, watu wengi wanasafiri kwenda " ushagoo", hivyo ni msimu mzuri sana wa sekta ya usafiri.
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I told you I won`t disappoint.😂 Since the expansion started which was around May this year, the daily number of passengers have more than doubled. So this means that by around August next year the number will hit one million.
DIRECT FLIGHTS
Annually, the airport records 500,000 passengers. "Since the expansions work started at Kisumu International Airport, the number of passengers passing through it has more than doubled.
“This makes it necessary for us to expand the terminal building," he said.
Kisumu County Director for Tourism Thomas Ouko said the expansion work is crucial.
“It is a positive move considering that we have been pushing KAA for direct flights from Entebbe in Uganda and Mwanza (Tanzania) to Kisumu,” Mr Ouko said.
He added that the expansion project will result in more international tourist arrivals due to the airport’s enhanced capacity and bigger aircraft using it.
“Kisumu remains an entry port for the Lake Region Economic Bloc counties and the East African Community.”
Currently, the airport mostly handles domestic flights by Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Fly540, Britex Airlines, Freedom Airline Express, Silverstone Airlines and Fly Safarilink Aviation.
Teargass
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Nimekuambia Kisumu doesn`t rely on tourists. Shida yako ni kusoma ama?
joto la jiwe
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Mbona wewe ni mgumu kuelewa?, " low & High season" sio kwa ajili ya utalii tu. Air transportation inasafirisha mazao, bidhaa za viwandani, wafanyabiashara, wafanyakazi na wanafunzi, vyote hivyo vinaathirika na " Seasons"
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source?
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MY TAKE
Silvestone is no more! the report says an estimated 400,000 meaning the number of PAX is below 400,000!
Teargass
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I won`t dissapoint you my friend, here is the sourcesource?
KISUMU (Xinhua) -- Scheduled Kenya Airways flight leaves Kisumu International Airport in Kisumu, western Kenya. The economy of Kenya’s western region has experienced a dramatic revival following the modernization of Kisumu International Airport by a Chinese company. Located on the edge of Kenya’s third largest city, the upgraded Kisumu International Airport is now a busy transport hub connecting the country to the wider eastern African region. XINHUA PHOTO - SUN RUIBO 
Upgrading of 'Kisumu International Airport' allows large jet flights 
Nairobi (Xinhua) --The economy of Kenya’s western region has experienced a dramatic revival following the modernization of Kisumu International Airport by a Chinese company.
Located on the edge of Kenya’s third largest city, the upgraded Kisumu International Airport is now a busy transport hub connecting the country to the wider eastern African region.
China Overseas Engineering Company (COVEC) won a tender to upgrade Kisumu International Airport in 2008 through competitive bidding.
During an interview with Xinhua, COVEC Vice President Gao Xiang said the company was tasked with the responsibility of upgrading and expanding the Airport’s infrastructure to enable it to cope with a huge traffic flow.
While the Kenyan government funded the modernization of Kisumu Airport, the World Bank supervised the entire process.
"The main objective of this project was to expand the airport’s terminal and runway in order to deal with traffic congestion.
"Previously; the runway was in bad condition and posed risk to safety of travelers," Gao told Xinhua.
He added that big aircraft like Boeing 777 from now can land at Kisumu International Airport after the runway was expanded.
Kenyan officials were upbeat that the upgraded Kisumu International Airport will revolutionalize passenger and cargo transportation in western Kenyan and the wider eastern African region.
The transport manager of Kisumu International airport Joseph Okumu said the expansive western Kenya region has experienced an economic resurgence thanks to completion of a modern airport.
"We are proud of the upgraded Kisumu International Airport; it is a boon to the Kenyan economy.
"This airport has benefited local people through job creation," Okumu told Xinhua.
He revealed that modernization of Kisumu Airport created one thousand jobs for local people.
"Kisumu and neighboring towns have experienced new growth because of the expansion of the airport. Big hotels have sprung up and new roads linking small towns to the airport have been developed," said Okumu.
He added that upgrading of Kisumu International Airport has boosted tourist arrivals in the Western Kenya region.
The modernization of Kisumu Airport has not only eased transport to western Kenya, but has also boosted investments in the expansive region.
Okumu disclosed that one hundred companies have already pitched tent in Kisumu and surrounding towns after completion of the modern airport.
"Currently, an estimated 400,000 passengers are transiting through Kisumu International Airport annually.
"Tourism is booming and we anticipate the airport will boost export of fish," he told Xinhua.
He commended the Chinese construction firm for adhering to globally recognized engineering standards during upgrading of Kisumu International Airport.
"COVEC has done a superb job based on assessment from our team of engineers who supervised upgrading of Kisumu airport," Okumu remarked.
The upgrading of Kisumu International Airport has injected fresh optimism in Kenya’s aviation sector.
Caroline Ndonga, Kenya Airways Kisumu Station Officer, said the upgraded airport is highly prized by local and overseas travelers.
"Our passengers feel safe and comfortable while transiting through Kisumu International Airport. The airport is a boon to airline business," Ndonga remarked.
The upgrading of Kisumu airport from domestic to international status was hailed as a milestone by Kenyan leaders and ordinary citizens.
During his recent visit to Kisumu, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the government will upgrade the lake side city’s transport infrastructure to enhance movement of people and cargo across east and central Africa.
MY TAKE
Silvestone is no more! the report says an estimated 400,000 meaning the number of PAX is below 400,000!
Kisumu airport braces for more business
After the renovation, the management expects more business.
Teargass
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Geza wewe ni mjinga kweli, so Silverstone ikikuwa suspended passengers pia wamesuspendiwa?source?
KISUMU (Xinhua) -- Scheduled Kenya Airways flight leaves Kisumu International Airport in Kisumu, western Kenya. The economy of Kenya’s western region has experienced a dramatic revival following the modernization of Kisumu International Airport by a Chinese company. Located on the edge of Kenya’s third largest city, the upgraded Kisumu International Airport is now a busy transport hub connecting the country to the wider eastern African region. XINHUA PHOTO - SUN RUIBO Upgrading of 'Kisumu International Airport' allows large jet flights Nairobi (Xinhua) --The economy of Kenya’s western region has experienced a dramatic revival following the modernization of Kisumu International Airport by a Chinese company.
Located on the edge of Kenya’s third largest city, the upgraded Kisumu International Airport is now a busy transport hub connecting the country to the wider eastern African region.
China Overseas Engineering Company (COVEC) won a tender to upgrade Kisumu International Airport in 2008 through competitive bidding.
During an interview with Xinhua, COVEC Vice President Gao Xiang said the company was tasked with the responsibility of upgrading and expanding the Airport’s infrastructure to enable it to cope with a huge traffic flow.
While the Kenyan government funded the modernization of Kisumu Airport, the World Bank supervised the entire process.
"The main objective of this project was to expand the airport’s terminal and runway in order to deal with traffic congestion.
"Previously; the runway was in bad condition and posed risk to safety of travelers," Gao told Xinhua.
He added that big aircraft like Boeing 777 from now can land at Kisumu International Airport after the runway was expanded.
Kenyan officials were upbeat that the upgraded Kisumu International Airport will revolutionalize passenger and cargo transportation in western Kenyan and the wider eastern African region.
The transport manager of Kisumu International airport Joseph Okumu said the expansive western Kenya region has experienced an economic resurgence thanks to completion of a modern airport.
"We are proud of the upgraded Kisumu International Airport; it is a boon to the Kenyan economy.
"This airport has benefited local people through job creation," Okumu told Xinhua.
He revealed that modernization of Kisumu Airport created one thousand jobs for local people.
"Kisumu and neighboring towns have experienced new growth because of the expansion of the airport. Big hotels have sprung up and new roads linking small towns to the airport have been developed," said Okumu.
He added that upgrading of Kisumu International Airport has boosted tourist arrivals in the Western Kenya region.
The modernization of Kisumu Airport has not only eased transport to western Kenya, but has also boosted investments in the expansive region.
Okumu disclosed that one hundred companies have already pitched tent in Kisumu and surrounding towns after completion of the modern airport.
"Currently, an estimated 400,000 passengers are transiting through Kisumu International Airport annually.
"Tourism is booming and we anticipate the airport will boost export of fish," he told Xinhua.
He commended the Chinese construction firm for adhering to globally recognized engineering standards during upgrading of Kisumu International Airport.
"COVEC has done a superb job based on assessment from our team of engineers who supervised upgrading of Kisumu airport," Okumu remarked.
The upgrading of Kisumu International Airport has injected fresh optimism in Kenya’s aviation sector.
Caroline Ndonga, Kenya Airways Kisumu Station Officer, said the upgraded airport is highly prized by local and overseas travelers.
"Our passengers feel safe and comfortable while transiting through Kisumu International Airport. The airport is a boon to airline business," Ndonga remarked.
The upgrading of Kisumu airport from domestic to international status was hailed as a milestone by Kenyan leaders and ordinary citizens.
During his recent visit to Kisumu, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the government will upgrade the lake side city’s transport infrastructure to enhance movement of people and cargo across east and central Africa.
MY TAKE
Silvestone is no more! the report says an estimated 400,000 meaning the number of PAX is below 400,000!
Geza Ulole
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Ofcource get to know the principles of demand and supply
Teargass
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Suspension of Silverstone means remaining airline are going to increase the number of their flights to cover for the gap left by silverstone. I think something is missing between your ears.
komora096
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Naona mashirika matatu tu
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Bwahahaaaa!!numbers never lie[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]
Kwn mwanasiasa ni mtu wa kuaminiwa chochote anachosema...
Meza km hutaki tema
Teargass
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That`s according to you and that person who doesn`t know the number. How can you work at the port yet you don`t know the number of passengers? That means the report is half baked. Anyway, here is my report with the reporter directly from KAA and does not rely on estimation to pass his message.. PAX is currently 500,000 which can expand to 1000,000 next year.source?
KISUMU (Xinhua) -- Scheduled Kenya Airways flight leaves Kisumu International Airport in Kisumu, western Kenya. The economy of Kenya’s western region has experienced a dramatic revival following the modernization of Kisumu International Airport by a Chinese company. Located on the edge of Kenya’s third largest city, the upgraded Kisumu International Airport is now a busy transport hub connecting the country to the wider eastern African region. XINHUA PHOTO - SUN RUIBO Upgrading of 'Kisumu International Airport' allows large jet flights Nairobi (Xinhua) --The economy of Kenya’s western region has experienced a dramatic revival following the modernization of Kisumu International Airport by a Chinese company.
Located on the edge of Kenya’s third largest city, the upgraded Kisumu International Airport is now a busy transport hub connecting the country to the wider eastern African region.
China Overseas Engineering Company (COVEC) won a tender to upgrade Kisumu International Airport in 2008 through competitive bidding.
During an interview with Xinhua, COVEC Vice President Gao Xiang said the company was tasked with the responsibility of upgrading and expanding the Airport’s infrastructure to enable it to cope with a huge traffic flow.
While the Kenyan government funded the modernization of Kisumu Airport, the World Bank supervised the entire process.
"The main objective of this project was to expand the airport’s terminal and runway in order to deal with traffic congestion.
"Previously; the runway was in bad condition and posed risk to safety of travelers," Gao told Xinhua.
He added that big aircraft like Boeing 777 from now can land at Kisumu International Airport after the runway was expanded.
Kenyan officials were upbeat that the upgraded Kisumu International Airport will revolutionalize passenger and cargo transportation in western Kenyan and the wider eastern African region.
The transport manager of Kisumu International airport Joseph Okumu said the expansive western Kenya region has experienced an economic resurgence thanks to completion of a modern airport.
"We are proud of the upgraded Kisumu International Airport; it is a boon to the Kenyan economy.
"This airport has benefited local people through job creation," Okumu told Xinhua.
He revealed that modernization of Kisumu Airport created one thousand jobs for local people.
"Kisumu and neighboring towns have experienced new growth because of the expansion of the airport. Big hotels have sprung up and new roads linking small towns to the airport have been developed," said Okumu.
He added that upgrading of Kisumu International Airport has boosted tourist arrivals in the Western Kenya region.
The modernization of Kisumu Airport has not only eased transport to western Kenya, but has also boosted investments in the expansive region.
Okumu disclosed that one hundred companies have already pitched tent in Kisumu and surrounding towns after completion of the modern airport.
"Currently, an estimated 400,000 passengers are transiting through Kisumu International Airport annually.
"Tourism is booming and we anticipate the airport will boost export of fish," he told Xinhua.
He commended the Chinese construction firm for adhering to globally recognized engineering standards during upgrading of Kisumu International Airport.
"COVEC has done a superb job based on assessment from our team of engineers who supervised upgrading of Kisumu airport," Okumu remarked.
The upgrading of Kisumu International Airport has injected fresh optimism in Kenya’s aviation sector.
Caroline Ndonga, Kenya Airways Kisumu Station Officer, said the upgraded airport is highly prized by local and overseas travelers.
"Our passengers feel safe and comfortable while transiting through Kisumu International Airport. The airport is a boon to airline business," Ndonga remarked.
The upgrading of Kisumu airport from domestic to international status was hailed as a milestone by Kenyan leaders and ordinary citizens.
During his recent visit to Kisumu, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the government will upgrade the lake side city’s transport infrastructure to enhance movement of people and cargo across east and central Africa.
MY TAKE
Silvestone is no more! the report says an estimated 400,000 meaning the number of PAX is below 400,000!
Kisumu airport braces for more business
SUNDAY AUGUST 18 2019
Kisumu International Airport undergoing renovation on March 19, 2019. It is the third largest international airport in the country. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
In Summary
- The expansion is meant to enable the facility accommodate bigger aircraft in the Code D category.
- It mostly handles domestic flights by Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Fly540, Britex Airlines, Freedom Airline Express, Silverstone Airlines and Fly Safarilink Aviation.
More by this Author
Kisumu International Airport serves as a major entry point for western region as well as the East African Community.
It is the third largest international airport in the country after Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) and Moi International Airport (Mombasa).
The airport has undergone a major transformation since 2004 after a master plan study done by Netherlands Airport Company (NACO) recommended an expansion of the length of the runway from two kilometres to 3.3 kilometres.
It also called for the widening of the runway from 30 metres to 45 metres.
According to KAA’s General Manager in charge of Projects Engineering Services, Mr Fred Odawo, the expansion is meant to enable the facility accommodate bigger aircraft in the Code D category.
"We had to extend the runway by 300 metres to 3.3km and also strengthen it. We now expect much heavier aircraft than the initial Code C aircraft.
UPGRADES
Four months ago, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) spent Sh579 million on the project.
The project that lasted about 10 days and which ended on March 28, was awarded to China Overseas Engineering Group Company Limited (COVEC).
Part of the expansion programme involved increasing the thickness of the runway and upgrading the pavements.
According to the engineers, the middle section of the runway needed thickening to be on the same level with the rest of the stretch.
This was meant to get rid of bumpy sections of the runway. "We had to add a layer of 50mm of asphalt on the existing pavement to strengthen the runway,” said Mr Odawo in an interview with Sunday Nation.
He added that the only work remaining was the rehabilitation of the 300-metre shoulder on both sides of the runway.
This is an area immediately beyond the edge of the pavement prepared to provide a transition between the pavement and the adjacent surface for aircraft running off the pavement, drainage, and sometimes blast protection.
HEAVY TRAFFIC
Once the runway shoulders are expanded, big aircraft will safely land and take off, he said.
The KAA was exploiting other technologies to enable the rehabilitation of the shoulders to continue without threatening the safety of aircraft.
"The initial expansion of the shoulders would mean we excavate and do a layer of 300mm and test the suitability before moving to the next.
“The problem with this avenue is that you will expose aircraft to danger should you leave the shoulders open," said Mr Odawo.
He however maintained that the runway is currently safe for use by aircraft landing and taking off.
“By the time all the rehabilitation work is done, Kisumu International Airport will be ready to receive traffic for the Afrocities Conference scheduled for 2022,” said Mr Odawo.
By 2004 the airport had a human traffic of 200,000 passengers.
DIRECT FLIGHTS
Annually, the airport records 500,000 passengers. "Since the expansions work started at Kisumu International Airport, the number of passengers passing through it has more than doubled.
“This makes it necessary for us to expand the terminal building," he said.
Kisumu County Director for Tourism Thomas Ouko said the expansion work is crucial.
“It is a positive move considering that we have been pushing KAA for direct flights from Entebbe in Uganda and Mwanza (Tanzania) to Kisumu,” Mr Ouko said.
He added that the expansion project will result in more international tourist arrivals due to the airport’s enhanced capacity and bigger aircraft using it.
“Kisumu remains an entry port for the Lake Region Economic Bloc counties and the East African Community.”
Currently, the airport mostly handles domestic flights by Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Fly540, Britex Airlines, Freedom Airline Express, Silverstone Airlines and Fly Safarilink Aviation.
Fly Safarilink Limited station manager Fredrick Musiko, who welcomed the renovation, said it would benefit the airlines and travellers.
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source?That`s according to you and that person who doesn`t know the number. How can you work at the port yet you don`t know the number of passengers? That means the report is half baked. Anyway, here is my report with the reporter directly from KAA and does not rely on estimation to pass his message.. PAX is currently 500,000 which can expand to 1000,000 next year.
Kisumu airport braces for more business
SUNDAY AUGUST 18 2019
Kisumu International Airport undergoing renovation on March 19, 2019. It is the third largest international airport in the country. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
In Summary
ADVERTISEMENT
- The expansion is meant to enable the facility accommodate bigger aircraft in the Code D category.
- It mostly handles domestic flights by Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Fly540, Britex Airlines, Freedom Airline Express, Silverstone Airlines and Fly Safarilink Aviation.
By ELIZABETH OJINA
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Kisumu International Airport serves as a major entry point for western region as well as the East African Community.
It is the third largest international airport in the country after Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) and Moi International Airport (Mombasa).
The airport has undergone a major transformation since 2004 after a master plan study done by Netherlands Airport Company (NACO) recommended an expansion of the length of the runway from two kilometres to 3.3 kilometres.
It also called for the widening of the runway from 30 metres to 45 metres.
According to KAA’s General Manager in charge of Projects Engineering Services, Mr Fred Odawo, the expansion is meant to enable the facility accommodate bigger aircraft in the Code D category.
"We had to extend the runway by 300 metres to 3.3km and also strengthen it. We now expect much heavier aircraft than the initial Code C aircraft.
UPGRADES
Four months ago, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) spent Sh579 million on the project.
The project that lasted about 10 days and which ended on March 28, was awarded to China Overseas Engineering Group Company Limited (COVEC).
Part of the expansion programme involved increasing the thickness of the runway and upgrading the pavements.
According to the engineers, the middle section of the runway needed thickening to be on the same level with the rest of the stretch.
This was meant to get rid of bumpy sections of the runway. "We had to add a layer of 50mm of asphalt on the existing pavement to strengthen the runway,” said Mr Odawo in an interview with Sunday Nation.
He added that the only work remaining was the rehabilitation of the 300-metre shoulder on both sides of the runway.
This is an area immediately beyond the edge of the pavement prepared to provide a transition between the pavement and the adjacent surface for aircraft running off the pavement, drainage, and sometimes blast protection.
HEAVY TRAFFIC
Once the runway shoulders are expanded, big aircraft will safely land and take off, he said.
The KAA was exploiting other technologies to enable the rehabilitation of the shoulders to continue without threatening the safety of aircraft.
"The initial expansion of the shoulders would mean we excavate and do a layer of 300mm and test the suitability before moving to the next.
“The problem with this avenue is that you will expose aircraft to danger should you leave the shoulders open," said Mr Odawo.
He however maintained that the runway is currently safe for use by aircraft landing and taking off.
“By the time all the rehabilitation work is done, Kisumu International Airport will be ready to receive traffic for the Afrocities Conference scheduled for 2022,” said Mr Odawo.
By 2004 the airport had a human traffic of 200,000 passengers.
DIRECT FLIGHTS
Annually, the airport records 500,000 passengers. "Since the expansions work started at Kisumu International Airport, the number of passengers passing through it has more than doubled.
“This makes it necessary for us to expand the terminal building," he said.
Kisumu County Director for Tourism Thomas Ouko said the expansion work is crucial.
“It is a positive move considering that we have been pushing KAA for direct flights from Entebbe in Uganda and Mwanza (Tanzania) to Kisumu,” Mr Ouko said.
He added that the expansion project will result in more international tourist arrivals due to the airport’s enhanced capacity and bigger aircraft using it.
“Kisumu remains an entry port for the Lake Region Economic Bloc counties and the East African Community.”
Currently, the airport mostly handles domestic flights by Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Fly540, Britex Airlines, Freedom Airline Express, Silverstone Airlines and Fly Safarilink Aviation.
Fly Safarilink Limited station manager Fredrick Musiko, who welcomed the renovation, said it would benefit the airlines and travellers.
Teargass
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TOMATO SOURCE. Hata article ndio hujasoma na umekazana hapa kuniuliza source. That`s why screenshot that part for you juu nilijua hutasoma.
Geza Ulole
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sisomi upumbavu usio na source! pitia JF rules!
written on September 2019 and says les than 400,000 PAX
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Then nyamaza. BUSTARD.
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What is the difference between that and this? Written August 2019, actual figures is 500,0000 with expectation of 1,000,000 next year.
Kisumu airport braces for more business
After the renovation, the management expects more business.
Teargass
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Tangu lini approximate ikawa the same as less? Unateseka kweli kweli 😂 😂
Pitia hapa alafu unyamaze please.
Kisumu airport braces for more business
After the renovation, the management expects more business.
Geza Ulole
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ofcourse the latest counts! the report says estimated meaning a round off! Get to know maths!What is the difference between that and this? Written August 2019, actual figures is 500,0000 with expectation of 1,000,000 next year.
Kisumu airport braces for more business
After the renovation, the management expects more business.www.nation.co.ke