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Kibaki opens upgraded Kisumu Airport
President Mwai Kibaki (right) flanked by Prime Minister Raila Odinga unveils a commemorative plaque to mark the official opening of Kisumu International Airport on February 02, 2012. PHOTO / PPS
Posted Thursday, February 2 2012 at 17:51
“It goes a long way towards fulfilling our dream of linking and opening up all parts of Kenya through modern infrastructure,” the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister further pointed out that for Kenya to compete effectively at the international arena, the transport sector has to be
reliable, efficient and environmentally friendly.
In this regard, the Prime Minister said upgraded airport and the rehabilitated road would open up western Kenya.
“All these should give us hope that Kenya is poised for a takeoff; that Kenya’s moment is beckoning. For the people of Kisumu in particular and Western Kenya in general, the opening of the airport and launch of the road brings pleasant memories of the good old days,” the Prime Minister said.
Other speakers included Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government Musalia Mudavadi, ministers Amos Kimunya, Franklin Bett, James Orengo, Otieno Kajwang, Dr. Paul Otuoma, Moses Wetangula, Musa Sirma, Dr. Noah Wekesa, Esther Murugi, Robinson Githae, Prof. George Saitoti, Prof. Sam Ongeri, Cris Obure, Prof. Anyang’ Nyongo and area MP Olago Aluoch among others.
The legislators appealed to President Kibaki and the Prime Minister to tour the country to preach peace so that the nation does not experience a
repeat of the 2007/2008 post-election violence.
Present were the Prime Minister’s wife Ida Odinga, Assistant Ministers Magerer Langat, Richard Onyonka, Manyala Keya, Prof. Ayiecho Olweny, Simon Ongari, Wifred Mbui, Manson Nyamweya, Alfred Khang’ati several Members of Parliament from across the country.
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