Kenya's presidential jet, Harambee One, returns after 12-month upgrade in the Netherlands
Kenya's presidential aircraft, Harambee One, has returned to Kenya after undergoing 12 months of maintenance and upgrades in the Netherlands. The Fokker 70, which is over 30 years old, received a new Gogo Galileo FDX satellite communications system, providing high-speed internet connectivity of up to 195 Mbps. Fokker Services Group, the Dutch firm, also performed comprehensive deep maintenance and refreshed the interior. Since its return, the aircraft has completed several domestic flights but has not yet carried President William Ruto on official duties. During its absence, President Ruto used privately chartered aircraft for international travel. The aircraft's age and the scarcity of spare parts for the Fokker 70 model, which ceased production in the 1990s, raise long-term questions about its sustainability, as no replacement plans have been announced.
