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Boost for war against terror as USA donates Sh11 billion helicopters to Kenya’s military

One of the Bell Huey II helicopters delivered to KDF

Kenya has received a major boost on the war against terror, after the United States of America donated eight helicopters that will be used in ferrying soldiers and medical and casualty evacuations.

Friday, US Ambassador Robert Godec handed over six Bell USA Huey II Helicopters to Defence Cabinet Secretary Ms Rachael Omamo in an event that was held at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki.

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