Senior officials in the Jubilee Government are planning to close part
of Wilson Airport and relocate it to another place so that they can grab land
valued at Sh 400 billion.
According to a secret report seen by
our sources, the Jubilee Government has written a letter to the Kenya Civil
Aviation Authority (KCCA) requesting the authority to form a team that will
strategize on how to relocate the Airport to a safer place.
In its recommendations, the Jubilee
Government argues that the airport is so close to residential estates such as
Phenom and Five Star Estates, South C and Funguo Estate, and it poses a serious
threat to passengers, the crew and Kenyans.
Phenom Estate, which was marked for
demolition a couple of years ago, belongs to a senior Jubilee politician and he
is the one of those pushing for the relocation of the Airport.
Phenom Estate has four phases with
343 four-bed roomed houses. Of these, only two units in Phase 4 are yet to be
sold. The rest were sold at Sh18.2 million each.
Deputy President, William Ruto, is
also among senior Jubilee politicians who have interest in the relocation of
Wilson Airport. Ruto owns the high end Weston Hotel and if the Airport is relocated,
he will gain a lot because he will grab more land and continue to build his
empire.
The source said the plan was hatched
by senior Jubilee Government leaders who are powered by greed and money and
they want Wilson Airport relocated so that they can grab the land.
Wilson Airport is the heart of
tourism because it is the gateway to our game parks and reserves.
Wilson Airport has also employed over
6,000 people directly and thousands indirectly.
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