On April 21, The Kenya Air Force (KAF) commissioned the newly acquired C-145 Skytruck aircraft . The event was presided over by the Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF) Major General Francis Ogolla at Moi Air Base (MAB), Eastleigh.
The C-145 Skytruck which is intended to phase out the Y-12 aircrafts, was acquired through Excess Defence Article (EDA) after the signing of the Kenya United States Liason Office (KUSLO) agreement by the two Governments on 4 April 2017.
C-145 Skytruck Aircraft is a variant M28 with a capacity of nineteen. The C-145 is more modified with a stronger engine, it has a short take-off and landing capability, picks height faster and has a bigger cargo capacity. The aircraft is a multi-purpose aircraft, that can be used for VIP and passenger transportation, cargo transportation, paradrop, insertion as well as casualty evacuation. The Commander thanked the US government for considering Kenya’s bid for this acquisition.