At the time of its official opening in July 2017 after a Sh2.7 billion upgrade, Isiolo Airport was billed as a game-changer for the economies of northern Kenya, including Isiolo, Meru, Marsabit and Laikipia counties.
Flights loaded with miraa and horticultural produce from Meru and Laikipia would operate from the airport, besides local and international passengers landing at the facility, boosting tourism.
