The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) now says that flight operations are set to resume at the Kisumu International Airport.
This comes after the runway was cleared following an incident where a Kenya Airways plane suffered a bird strike.
"Safe operations distance on the runway have now been declared, and a Notice To All Airmen (NoTAM) will be published by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to facilitate the resumption of normal operations at the airport," the authority said.
KAA said the safety and security of all passengers and airport users remains its utmost priority.
"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by this incident and express our gratitude for the patience and understanding of everyone affected."
According to Kenya Airways, while all passengers were safely evacuated, the plane could not exit the runway fully after the bird strike affected its steering.
KQ said the incident urred at around 6.36pm on Thursday.
A statement dispatched by the corporate communications office Thursday evening said the incident resulted in the aircraft being temporarily stuck on the runway.
"The aircraft landed safely in Kisumu, however, it was not able to exit the runway fully as the bird strike affected the aircraft steering components," the statement read.
"All passengers and crew onboard since disembarked the aircraft and are safe," it added.
The airline said they were working with relevant authorities to have the aircraft removed and resume normal operations.
KQ further said that passengers on affected flights will be provided with updated travel information and assistance as needed.
