CS Kipchumba Murkomen has blamed the recent problems at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on a combination of prior administration infrastructure neglect and sabotage, promising major changes.
Murkomen acknowledged the airport's outdated state while promising a complete revamp covering infrastructure upgrades and personnel adjustments during Governor Cheboi's Supercup finals in Kabarnet on Tuesday.
The CS also addressed the recent power outages at JKIA, blaming them on a few people trying to sabotage airport operations.
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"I am totally in charge of changing our infrastructure and in January we will announce the construction of a brand new terminal," he said.
He vowed continuous investigations and judicial punishments for those proven to be involved.
"We have started the process of hiring a new team. I also created a committee that found that the foundations of the airport are worrying. Now we have sourced more funds to rectify that," he said.
"I was with the Inspector General and those who were responsible will face the law." he added.
Murkomen's comments come at a time when the public is concerned about the airport's efficiency and reputation.
