Kenya has taken delivery of the first batch of military helicopters promised by the US during the recent state visit of Kenyan President William Ruto.
Two UH-1 Huey military choppers arrived in the African nation earlier this month and are now being assembled by a specialized team of US Air Force technicians in the Embakasi Garrison hangar in Nairobi.
The helicopters will undergo extensive testing before official deployment with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
Six more promised Hueys are reportedly set to arrive in the country next month.
Once deployed, the choppers are expected to improve Kenya’s ability to perform counter-terrorism and peacekeeping missions.
Kenya; Air Force receives surplus Huey from the US