The Kenya Air Force celebrated its 60th anniversary at Moi Air Base in Nairobi, with President William Ruto and Defense Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presiding over the event.
The celebration showcased the commitment to modernize the Kenya Air Force and enhance its capabilities.
Major General Dedan Njuguna Gichuru, the longest-serving Air Force commander, was honored with the Kenya Air Force’s most prestigious award.
The event also paid tribute to the late General Francis Ogolla, former Chief of the Defence Forces, with a posthumous award.
President Ruto highlighted the extraordinary commitment of the Kenya Air Force to safeguarding the skies, defending sovereignty, and maintaining peace and security in the region.
The ceremony included a display of skills by a paratrooper flying the Kenyan flag and a dance by President Ruto with young children.
