This is the aircraft designed and assembled in Embu, Kenya

Edward Nyaga Namu shows people parts of his “helicopter” during an exhibition at Embu showground recently. PHOTO: JOSEPH MUCHIRI/STANDARD

Edward Nyaga Namu believes one day he will soar into the skies like an eagle in an aircraft he is assembling.

Using locally available materials, Nyaga, 42, is working day and night to realise his dream of manufacturing a helicopter.