Kenya has a small population that is super rich. Mostly composed of the political class, these elites own aeroplane to ease their movement.
In this article, WoK looks at powerful individuals who own airport and airstrips.
Kenyatta Family
Arguably the richest family in Kenya, the Kenyattas own an airport at their expansive Northlands City located in Ruiru.
William Ruto
The current president made headlines when the Star newspaper shared photos of his Moiben home that has an artificial lake, six other posh houses at the front, with the main house boasting a gazebo.
The palatial home sitting on 20 acre parcel of land had a private airstrip. But its the president’s Kilgoris address that has been creating buzz.
It also emerged that the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) had invited bids to construct an airstrip next to Ruto’s 900 acre Intona home in Kilgoris.
Humprey Kariuki
The billionaire businessman has a number of private jets. Known to keep his life out of the public limelight, Humprey Kariuki has a private airstrip at Fairmont Hotel.
Other airstrips in Kenya that are owned mostly by consevancy are,
Keekorok Airstrip, Serena Airstrip, Musiara Airstrip, Kichwa Tembo Airstrip, Siana Conservancy Ol Kiombo Airstrip, Ngerende Airstrip, Olare Orok Mara North Airstrip and Angama Airstrip.
