Kabunde Airstrip reopens after 8-month upgrade, flights resume
By Cynthia Lodite, April 2, 2026Kabunde Airstrip has officially resumed operations after an eight-month hiatus, which had paved the way for various expansions and upgrades in Homa Bay County.
The Homa Bay Governor, Gladys Wanga, announced on Thursday, April 2, 2026, that the regional airline Renegade Air has resumed operations in the County.
“Great news for residents, visitors, and tourists! After an eight-month hiatus for expansion and upgrades, the Kabunde Airstrip is now fully operational, with Renegade Air resuming flights,” Wanga said.
According to the Governor, passengers can now fly directly between Nairobi City and Homa Bay three times a week.
On her part, the flights will be operated every Monday, Friday and Sunday.
This follows Renegade’s test flight in preparation for the resumption of services on Friday, March 20, 2026.
“Passengers can now fly directly between Nairobi City and Homa Bay three times a week i.e every Monday, Friday, and Sunday,” she explained.
Worth noting, Regional airline Renegade Air had announced additional flights to Kabunde Airstrip in Homa Bay County.
In a statement issued on Saturday, March 14, 2026 the airline stated that it has introduced new Thursday flights, joining its existing Friday, Sunday, and Monday schedule.
Lichota Airstrip
The expansion of the Kabunde Airstrip in Homa Bay came days after President William Ruto inspected the Lichota Airstrip in Suna West Constituency, Migori County.
In a statement on his official X account on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Ruto confirmed that the Lichota Airstrip has cost the government Ksh280 million.
“We concluded our four-day working tour of the Nyanza counties of Migori, Homa Bay, Kisumu, and Siaya with an inspection of Lichota Airstrip in Suna West Constituency, Migori County,” Ruto said.
Ruto said the airstrip is a strategic investment aimed at enhancing regional connectivity, including links with neighbouring Tanzania, and boosting tourism to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
“The airstrip is undergoing expansion and modernisation at a cost of KSh 280 million, a strategic investment aimed at enhancing regional connectivity, including links with neighbouring Tanzania, and boosting tourism to the Maasai Mara National Reserve,” Ruto said.
Worth noting, the Lichota airstrip, which is located about 8.3 kilometres from Migori town, is considered an important facility as it serves as a link between Kenya and Tanzania.
“We thank residents for their continued support of our broad-based government and reaffirm our commitment to delivering on our promises,” he added.