Kenyans on social media have been rattled by images of a private-owned airport linked to former president Uhuru Kenyatta’s family. The runway at Northlands Airport is said to be 2–2.5km. TUKO.co.ke has established that the images were taken in the heart of Northlands City, which is associated with Kenyatta’s family. The building, identified as Northlands Aerodrome and as a domestic airport, can easily be spotted on Google Maps. . A functioning runway at the airport enables private aircraft and jets to land. An unmarked structure, thought to be an aircraft hangar, is located at the end of the runway. Some Kenyans who saw the photos praised the former president for his retirement-era accomplishments, calling the construction of his airport a generational asset. Others poured cold water on the multi-billion project. How Kenyans reacted to Northlands Airport photos TUKO.co.ke sampled some of the reactions below. @PTN87096037 wrote: “Nobody has been stopped from doing a runway in their plots if the space allows. I wouldn’t brutalise my mind by thinking about other people’s assets. Mimi nitashughulika na mapambano, ya landlord. That’s where God and fate placed me. And I have reluctantly accepted my class.” @wanginga1 observed: “And a hanger as well.” @BENMULLEI opined: “If the resources were legally acquired well and good; if not, there are no congratulations from my end; I am sorry!” @le_wanyika wrote: “They are a rich family and can build anything they want.” @ClevelandOtien4 opined: “It looks like a 2–2.5km runway.” @PatriceRingoma commented: “There is more than just a runway.” @gatheeeeee said: “When I grow up, I want to be Uhuru Kenyatta.” @MutisyaNi wrote: “@WilliamsRuto should secure this land; we commission the affordable housing programme here.” What you need to know about Kenyatta’s Northlands City The ambitious Northlands City project is expected to cost over KSh 500 billion, according to Construction Kenya It is being constructed as an alternative to Nairobi as it has access to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport The city would comprise residential, industrial, and commercial units expected to host over 250,000 people The Ruiru land currently hosts Brookside Dairy Company and Gicheha farm, managed by the Kenyatta family
by Dennis Lubanga