Hefty fines for drone owners as Kenya close to licensing their use

Launching a drone. AFP PHOTO

Hefty fines await drone operators who violate rules as Kenya clears the remaining hurdles to allow non-military use of the unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Kenya Civil Aviation (Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems Regulations, 2017) show Kenyans will be allowed to acquire drones for sports, private activities and commercial purposes.

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