Restored airline service to Lamu, tourism access, emergency connectivity
Manda Airport Rehabilitation (Lamu)
KES 121 million rehabilitation of Manda Airport including apron and taxiway improvements, serving the Lamu Archipelago.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2020
StartedMarch 1, 2021
Expected CompletionNovember 1, 2021
CompletedJanuary 1, 2022
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 121,000,000KES
Timeline
Rehabilitation Commenced
Apron and taxiway rehabilitation works began at Manda Airport
Rehabilitation Completed
Airport rehabilitation completed, restoring scheduled airline services
Contractors
Kenya Airports Authority Contractor
Airport RehabilitationRehabilitation of apron and taxiway
Politicians Involved
Issa Timamy
Governor of LamuAdvocated for airport rehabilitation to revive Lamu tourism
Benefits
Description
The Manda Airport (Lamu Airport) rehabilitation project involved upgrading the apron, taxiway, and basic facilities at this small domestic airport on Manda Island serving the Lamu Archipelago. Costing KES 121 million, the project addressed deteriorating conditions that had caused major airlines to drop the Lamu route. The airport provides air access to Lamu Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) via a short boat ride. The rehabilitation was essential to maintain tourism connectivity to the remote archipelago.
Overview
Only airport serving the Lamu Archipelago, critical for tourism and emergency access to this remote UNESCO World Heritage destination.