AIRPORTS IN KENYA (Done Alphabetically K)

 Kakamega Airport

This is a small domestic airport serving the town of Kakamega and the surrounding communities. It currently receives weekly flights from Wilson airport.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 4,200ft (1300m)

Kakamega airport is located in Kakamega, Kakamega County in Western Kenya.

Kalokol Airport

This is a domestic airport serving Kaloko village and its surrounding.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3281ft(1,000m)

Kalokol airport is located in Kalokol village in Turkana County.

Keekorok Airport

This is a small civilian airport serving Keekorok in Maasai Mara and the surrounding communities. It is 140 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta Airport by air.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 4200ft(1,280m)

Keekorok Airport is located in Maasai Mara, Narok County.

Kisima Airport

Kisima airport is a small civilian airport, serving the village of Kisima and the neighboring communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,000ft(910m)

The airport is located in Kisima, a village near Maralal town, Samburu County.

Kericho Airport

This is a small civilian airport, serving Kericho Town and its surrounding.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,885ft(1,184m)

 Kericho Airport is located in Kericho

Kilaguni Airport

This is a small domestic airport.

§  Runways         -           2 measuring 5,200 ft(1,600m) each

The airport is located in Kilaguni, Taita Taveta County inside Tsavo East National Park.

Kimwarer Airport

This is a civilian warehouse serving kimwarer and the surrounding communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,200 ft(980m)

The airport is located in the village of Kimwarer, Elgeyo Marakwet County.

Kisii Airstrip

This airport serves Kisii and Nyamira counties.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,210 ft(980m)

The airport is located in Suneka District, Kisii County. Suneka is 8km from Kisii town.

Kitale Airstrip

This is a small airstrip commonly known as Kambi Miwa airstrip. The airstrip serves Kitale town and the surrounding communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 4,757ft(1,450m)

The airstrip is located in Kitale town, Trans Nzoia County.

Kiwayu Airstrip

This is a civilian airport serving Kiwayu and the surrounding communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,000ft (910m)

The airstrip is located in Kiwayu in the eastern part of Lamu.

AIRPORTS IN KENYA (Done Alphabetically E-I)

 Eliye Springs Airport

Eliye Springs is a domestic airport serving he village of Eliye springs.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 2,740ft

The airport is located in Eliye Springs a village in Turkana County.

Embu Airport

Embu Airport is a small civilian airport serving the town of Embu and surrounding communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,250ft (990m)

The airport is in Embu town, Embu County.

Garba Tula Airport

The airport is a small domestic airport serving Garba Tula area and the surrounding communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,280ft (1000m)

Garba Tula Airport is in Garba Tula District, Eastern Province, near the town of Garba Tula.

Garissa Airport

This is a domestic airport serving the town of Garissa and the surrounding community.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,9837ft (1200m)

The airport is located in Garissa town, Garissa County, near the international border with Somalia.

Hola Airport

Hola is a small domestic airport serving Hola town and surrounding communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 2950ft (900m)

The airport is located in Hola town, Tana River County.

Homa Bay Airport

This is a domestic airport serving the town of Homa Bay and the surrounding communities. It was modernized in 2015 receiving its first commercial flights in January 2016.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 2950ft (900m)

The airport is located in Homa Bay Town, Homa Bay County.

Isiolo Airport

Isiolo Airport is a civilian airport

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 5000ft (1500m)

The airport is located on the border of Isiolo, Isiolo County with half of the runway extending into Meru County.

AIRPORTS IN KENYA (Done Alphabetically A-B)

Amboseli Airport

Amboseli National Airport is a medium sized airport in Kenya with domestic flights only. It serves Amboseli National Park and receives scheduled service from Air Kenya and unscheduled services from air charter service providers.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,284ft (1001m)

§  Airlines           -           2

§  Destinations    -           1

The Airport is located at Kajiado county in Amboseli National Park.

Angama Mara Airport

The airport has domestic flights only and can accommodate direct international flights.

The airport is located near Angama Mara in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, in Narok County. Southwest of Narok.

The flying time is about 40 minutes from Nairobi.

Bamburi Airport

The airport is a domestic airport, and it serves the town of Bamburi.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,232ft

The Airport is located in Bamburi in Mombasa county close to Indian Ocean.

Bungoma Airport

Bungoma airport is a small domestic airport that serves the town of Bungoma and its environs.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 2400ft (730 meters)

The airport is located in Bungoma, Bungoma county in Western Kenya.

Bura East Airport

Bura East Airport is a small domestic airport serving the town of Bura, Tana.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 2400ft (730 meters)

The airport is located in Bura, Tana River County.

Busia Airport

Busia Airport is a small civilian airport serving the town of Busia and the surrounding community.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3281ft (1000 meters)

The airport is located in Busia, Busia County.

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS IN KENYA

Airports play a major role in enabling people move from one destination to the other both domestic and international in a faster way. They facilitate travel for both leisure and business purposes.

Kenya is the ultimate destination for every kind of traveler, it has diverse cultural heritage, landscapes, and an abundant wildlife.

Eldoret International Airport

Eldoret International Airport was established in 1995. The airport primarily operated on domestic flights with no direct international passenger flights available, therefore one needs to connect flights with stopovers at other airports in Kenya.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 11,480ft (3,499m),

§  Airlines           -           2

§  Destinations    -           2

The Airport is located in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, 17km south of Eldoret Central Business District.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has two terminals. It is Kenya’s largest Airport and the busiest in East Africa.

The Airport was established in 1958 and was originally known as Embakasi Airport up to 1978 when its name changed to honor Jomo Kenyatta.

    ·          Runways        -          1 measuring 13,507ft (4,117m),

    ·       Airlines           -           39

    ·       Destinations    -           64

JKIA is located in Embakasi which is approximately 18 kilometers from Nairobi CBD

                        Matatu No.34

The Airport can be located using public means or cab services.

Board a bus at Kencom house along Moi Avenue, the Matatu passes through Jogoo Road

 

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Kisumu International Airport

The airport offers direct flights to Entebbe in Uganda, while primarily serving domestic routes.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 6,511ft (1984m)

§  Airlines           -           2

§  Destinations    -           2

The Airport is located in Kisumu City, close to Lake Victoria, approximately 8km from the city. It can be accessed using public means or cab services.

Malindi International Airport

The airport primarily operated on domestic flights with no direct international passenger flights available,

§  Runways         -           2 largest measuring 4600ft (1402m)

§  Airlines           -           4

§  Destinations    -           3 

           The Airport is located in Malindi Kenya, west of Malindi CBD in Kilifi County along the Indian            Ocean.

Moi International Airport 

The Airport was established in 1979 originally known as Port Reitz. It has two terminals; terminal 1, is used for International Flights while terminal 2 is for domestic flights.

                 ·       Runways         -           2 the longest measuring 10,991ft (3,350m),

·       Airlines           -           9

·       Destinations    -           9

The Airport is located in Mombasa, the country’s coastal region. It is 10km west of Mombasa town.

In reality only a few Airports do international flights, the rest do stop overs.

SAFETY TIPS DURING DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROTESTS: (In case Violence Erupts)

Once violence has erupted things in most cases get out of hand and anything can happen at that point. Be aware that just being in the wrong place at the wrong time could lead to trouble. Authorities may consider you a protester just for being nearby, watching or taking photos. Even if you didn’t participate. 

 ·    Incase chemicals are dispersed; please know which way the wind is                     blowing and quickly move up wind if possible. 

·      In case of gunfire, get low and be prepared to move quickly for cover. If you can’t get cover move to concealment until you can safely move.

 ·      In case of an explosion, get out quickly via the safest and fastest route.

·      Avoid confrontations.

·      Avoid small spaces; avoid spaces like hallways as you may be trapped with no way out of the crowd.

·      Avoid law enforcement; if protests have turned violent it is likely that the law enforcement will react in case confronted

·      If confronted by Police, please stay calm.

I hope these will be useful and at least save someone's life.

SAFETY TIPS DURING DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROTESTS: (During the Protests)

While some protests remain peaceful, even a peaceful event can turn violent and confrontational so you should be prepared for  any eventuality.

·        ·  Stay hydrated.
·      Stay focused and beware of your surroundings all the time.
·      If your eyes are exposed to tear gas or pepper spray, do not rub them but use water to clean.
·      Beware of what other people near you are carrying, if the items seem dangerous, used to escalate, or instigate violence and if you sense danger, then move away.
·      Don’t stand near objects that could fall from above.
·      Don’t stand against immovable objects.
·      Stay on the outside edges of the crowd and maintain your options to exit quickly and safely.
·      Memorize or keep on your body emergency contact numbers.
·      Don’t say anything or give personal information.
·      Avoid public containers, e.g. dumpsters, cans, newspaper stands. etc..

I   I believe the above tips will help you during protests or even when caught up in protests unaware. If you feel there's more to it please let the conversation continue.

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SAFETY TIPS DURING DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROTESTS: (Before the Protests)

If you are planning to participate or caught up in protests/demonstrations, please follow these tips and always stay safe. Use the below tips even if you are not planning to participate because you may be caught up in the protests unaware. Therefore, if you hear of any planned demonstration near your area please beware of the below tips.

·      Beware of the environment where the protests will be held, identify multiple routes to and from the area. 

·      Go with someone you know and agree on where to meet in case you get separated. 

·      Let someone you trust who is not involved in the protests know where you are going and if possible, let them know how you are doing.

·  Carry water, mask, snacks, tissue, hat, sunglasses, first aid kit, any emergency medications, if you have a medical condition etc.

·      Wear comfortable protective shoes/clothes.

·      Fully charge your phone and consider bringing an extra battery pack and charger.

·      Do not go if you are unwell.

Protests are full of uncertainties' thus, be alert all the time and if you feel unsafe kindly do not go to such areas and if you are already there then find a way of leaving immediately.