Ruto hints at renaming Kisumu Airport to Raila Odinga International Airport
President William Ruto has proposed renaming Kisumu International Airport after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as part of plans to honour the former opposition chief. Ruto said discussions were ongoing with the Kisumu County government and residents of the region on the possibility of renaming the airport Raila Odinga International Airport. He made […]
President William Ruto has proposed renaming Kisumu International Airport as Raila Odinga International Airport, in honor of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The proposal, which is currently under discussion with the Kisumu County government and residents, would give the airport in Odinga's political home region the same name as the planned Talanta Stadium in Nairobi.
Ruto made the announcement during a media engagement at Kisumu State Lodge, stating that the Talanta Stadium project is nearing completion and could be officially opened within the next month. The renaming of both the airport and stadium is part of Kenya's preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
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