Regional airline Renegade Air has announced additional flights to Kabunde Airstrip in Homa Bay County.
In a statement issued on Saturday, March 14, the airline stated that it has introduced new Thursday flights, joining its existing Friday, Sunday, and Monday schedule.
Renegade Air Adds Extra Flights to Kabunde Airstrip, Homa Bay
This follows Renegade’s test flight in preparation for the resumption of services on Friday, March 20.
“We are glad to confirm to you, our esteemed clients, that we’ve successfully completed a test flight to Kabunde Airstrip, marking the return of Wilson – Homa Bay scheduled flights starting Friday, 20th March,” read the statement in part.
“We’re also expanding our schedule with new Thursday flights, alongside Friday, Sunday & Monday departures.”
All flights will depart Nairobi Wilson Airport at 1 pm.
Tickets will be available from Monday at www.flyrenegadeair.com.
How to Book Flights to Homa Bay
There are several ways of booking local flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Homa Bay County’s Kabunde Airstrip. The most common way, however, is booking directly through the airline’s website or by phone.
Booking directly through the airline is the most reliable way to book a flight.
Renegade Air first launched its much-awaited inaugural flight from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Kabunde Airstrip in June 2024.
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Renegade Fleet
The regional airline operates a versatile fleet of aircraft designed for both passenger and cargo services across Kenya.
Dash 8-200: Seats 37 passengers, crewed by 2 pilots and 1 flight attendant. Powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney PW123 engines, it is the first in Bombardier Aerospace’s Dash 8 series.
Dash 8-300: Seats 50 passengers, crewed by 2 pilots and 2 flight attendants. Equipped with noise- and vibration-reduction technology, it offers high performance, reliability, and safety.
Fokker 50: Seats 50 passengers with 2 pilots and 2 flight attendants. This long-range aircraft features cabin flexibility and excellent performance for various transport roles.
Fokker 50 Freighter: Cargo-only configuration, seating 0 passengers, crewed by 2 pilots. Designed for long-range freight with flexible cabin options.
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Cessna Caravan 208 B: Seats 13 passengers with 1 pilot. Ideal for private flights and daily air charters, including routes to the Maasai Mara.
CRJ-200: Seats 50 passengers, crewed by 2 pilots and 2 flight attendants.
ATR42-500: Seats 48 passengers with 2 pilots and 2 flight attendants.
ATR72-500 Freighter: Cargo-only aircraft, crewed by 2 pilots with a 9-tonne cargo capacity.
