US gives nod for $418m military aircraft sale to Kenya
A fighter jet. Kenya seeks to replace its aging F-5E fighters jets with Air Tractor AT- 802L armed aircrafts. PHOTO | FILE
The United States has approved a $418 million sale contract that will see Kenya acquire military equipment from a US-based firm.
In a statement, the US State Department said that the company, L-3 Communications, can now supply Kenya with 12 Air Tractor AT- 802L armed aircraft that will aid the country in its fight against Al-Shabaab terrorists group.
