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Adventure flying in the rugged North

Courtesy/Tropic Air.

Jamie Roberts, the founder of Nanyuki-based Tropic Air does not enjoy being in the limelight. He would rather deflect any accolades to the rest of his team, but is gracious when pinned down for an interview.

And although he admits it modestly, his heroic exploits with the aviation company he started 30 years ago have gained global acclaim.

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