The Kenya Air Force was established on1 st June 1964 through the Armed Forces Act Cap 199. The service celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004 and the occasion was blessed with the attendance of the C IN C, the first lady, ministers, distinguished guests and members of the public. The occasion was marked with pomp and grandeur as the airmen and women proudly displayed their tools of trade, skills and prowess to the public. There was nostalgia too as the old guard meet the new. The spectacular event culminated with the C IN C'S speech in which he acknowledged the exemplary performance of the Kenya Air Force in the last 40 years and reiterated his Government's continued support.

The C IN C and the first lady arrive at the main gate, Moi Air Base.	The C IN C and the first lady with Kenya Air Force children flanked by the outgoing Chief of Defence Forces and the former Kenya Air Force Commander.	The C IN C and the first lady view the dismantled engine of a Buffalo aircraft as an Aero technician explains.
The C IN C and the first lady view the dismantled engine of the puma helicopter another Aero technician explains.	The C IN C and the first lady view the fighter aircraft on display as the captain of the aircraft Major Omenda explains.	Spectacular aerobatics by Flying Training School Crew.
Slinging prowess by the helicopter crew.	Flyby by the Tiger crews.	Supply drop demonstrations by the Buffalo crew.