Six UH-1s transferred to Kenyan Air Force

The U.S. government has handed over six UH-1 helicopters to the Kenyan Air Force on Dec. 2. The transfer took place at Laikipia Air Base.

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Photo: U.S. Embassy in Nairobi

A U.S. State Department press release said the helicopters will help Kenya boost its air assault capability to deploy Kenyan Rangers and other quick reaction forces.

Two more helicopters will arrive next year.