The expansion of Suneka Airstrip in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County is scheduled to commence next week following the appointment of a new contractor, as stated by Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo. This announcement was made during a church fundraiser at Kenyoro SDA Church in the same constituency.
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