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Ruto secures 16 helicopters from US amid aging fleet concerns

Kenya police helicopter in action during the Equator African Rally Championship on April 25, 2021. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

In a move aimed at bolstering Kenya's security and peacekeeping capabilities, President William Ruto secured 16 US-made helicopters during his recent State visit to the United States of America.

This acquisition, announced by the White House, includes eight Hueys for regional peace and security operations and eight MD-500s for peacekeeping missions.

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