Kenyans who own helicopters are in the top 1% of the wealthiest Kenyan businessmen and politicians. We will be discussing who owns these air machines and the cost of hiring a helicopter in Kenya.
While the bulk of Kenyans struggle to make ends meet – at best borrowing money to buy a tiny car or motorcycle — well-heeled Kenyans are buying the latest models of helicopters for luxury travel around the country or for the business of hiring them out.
Owning a helicopter is not a walk in the park, and that explains why the wealthy individuals who can afford these aircraft make up the majority of our political class.
Helicopter Hire Price in Kenya
In Kenya, hiring a chopper is pricey. You will cough between Ksh150,000 and Ksh170,000 to hire a helicopter in Kenya for an hour. Once the helicopter is in the air, this is calculated.
Kenyans prefer the AS Aerospatiale 350B3e Eurocopter, which is built in France. This helicopter is $1.9 million in price (Ksh202.8 million).
Because the chopper must be manufactured in Kenya, the price can reach Ksh350 million. Once purchased, it is flown into the country in pieces.
Fuel Prices, Parking Fees and Other Charges
Helicopters can use up to Ksh30,000 per hour in fuel. Wilson Airport charges Ksh10,000 per night for parking and Ksh1,000 for landing.
Depending on the number of hours flown by the pilot, insurance ranges from Ksh8 million to Ksh10 million. A new Cessna costs around Ksh43 million.
As of November 2018, the following is a list of Kenyans who own helicopters, as well as the cost of hiring or purchasing one.
Kenyans Who Own Helicopters
1. Uhuru Kenyatta
Eurocopter AS350B3e
5Y JNM
5Y NMJ
Operated by Flex Aviation
2. William Ruto
Eurocopter AS350B3e
5Y DSM
5Y DSN
Eurocopter EC130B4
5Y DSC
Bell 505
Operated by Kwae Island Holdings
3. Ephraim Maina
Bell 407
5Y PSM
Bell 206
5Y MNW
4. Patrick Musimba Kibwezi MP
Bell 407
5Y PPS
5. Simeon Nyachae
Eurocopter AS350B3e
5Y HSN
6. Musalia Mudavadi
Eurocopter EC 130 B4
5Y TXM
7. Raila Odinga
Eurocopter EC 130 B4
5Y HOD
8. Lenny Kivuti
Bell 206
5Y HKK
9. S.K. Macharia (Royal Media Services)
Eurocopter AS350B3
5Y DSB
5Y SGM
10. Peter Kenneth
Bell 407
5Y PKI
5Y PKZ
11. Joshua Chepkwony
Eurocopter AS350B3
5Y HJK
12. Gideon Moi
Eurocopter As350B2
5Y ZKL
Hughes 300
5Y ZKM
13. General Julius Karangi
Eurocopter AS350B3e
5Y FWE
5Y MNJ
5Y NKW
Operated by Aberdair
14. Guru of Devki
Eurocopter EC 130 B4
5Y DCC
Eurocopter AS350B3e
5Y DVK
5Y EVG
15. Ian Mumano
Eurocopter AS350B3e
5Y BTW
5Y BVM
Eurocopter EC 130 B4
5Y GYM
Operated by Ladylori
16. Jimmy Wanjigi
Eurocopter EC 130 B4
5Y JWJ
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17. Phil Mathews
Eurocopter EC 130 B4
5Y KGV
Eurocopter AS350B3e
5Y KUI
18. Joshua Kulei
AgustaWestland 119 VIP
5Y RBY
Operated by Phoenix Aviation
19. Capt. Newton Osiemo
Eurocopter AS350B2
5Y HLI
Operated by Wilken
20. Nicholas Biwott
Eurocopter AS350B3e
5Y HNB
5Y JNB
Operated by Air Kenya
21. William Kabogo
Eurocopter AS350B3
5Y–EXK
22. Kalonzo Musyoka
Eurocopter AS 350B3 Ecureuil’s
Registration Number 5Y-DKK5Y-DKK
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23. Kenya Pipeline
Eurocopter’s
5Y PSH
5Y EXC
24. Kenya Power
Bell 407
5Y EXT
25. Kenya Wildlife Service
Bell 407
5Y KWM
Bell 206
5Y KWW
26. Phoenix Aviation
Bell 412s
5Y PAH
5Y PHO
27. Kenya Police
Mi17s
5Y DCI
5Y STA
5Y SFA
5Y EDM
Kenyans who own Cessnas in Kenya
28. John Munyes
Six-seater Cessna U206
5Y-MJK
29. Dr. Richard Leakey
Single engine six-seater Cessna U206G.
30. Mr. Jonathan Leakey
5Y-BBD
(The late) Thomas Cholmondeley
PZL-104 Wilga 35 agricultural aircraft, registration 5Y-BPF.
Franc Tundo
5Y-BJY
Source: Business Today
