Inside Alfred Mutua’s KSh 45 Million Private Aircraft With an Emergency Parachute

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has attracted attention over his use of a privately owned aircraft for travel to different destinations across Kenya and East Africa.The aircraft, identified as a four-seater Sling TSi with registration number 5Y-MCM, is reportedly valued at approximately KSh 45 million. Its reported features include a turbocharged engine and a modern digital cockpit.

According to the aircraft manufacturer’s official specifications, the Sling TSi is designed to carry up to four occupants and uses a Rotax turbocharged engine. Its avionics package includes Garmin digital flight displays, including a 10-inch G3X Touch screen and a backup Garmin G5 instrument.

The aircraft also has an optional ballistic recovery system developed in collaboration with BRS Aerospace. The system uses a rocket to deploy a parachute, slowing the aircraft’s descent and helping bring the aircraft and its occupants towards the ground during a life-threatening emergency.

The manufacturer’s website describes the Sling TSi as a long-distance aircraft capable of carrying four people, including the pilot. It lists a maximum range of approximately 1,000 nautical miles and a cruising speed of up to 155 knots, depending on operating conditions.

The aircraft’s safety equipment is among its notable features. However, the parachute recovery system is an optional installation and should not be confused with a guarantee that every emergency landing will be successful.

Mutua’s interest in aviation dates back to his childhood. According to a report by The Star, published in September 2026, he enrolled at Ninety Nine’s Flying School at Wilson Airport in 2023 and obtained his Private Pilot Licence after approximately seven months of training.

The publication also reported that Mutua had accumulated more than 300 flying hours through training and personal flights in Kenya and South Africa.

His aviation activities recently attracted attention when he flew to Mwanza, Tanzania, to attend Charlene Ruto’s wedding. TUKO.co.ke reported on November 6, 2026, that a photograph shared by engineer John Macharia showed Mutua posing beside a Sling TSi aircraft at an airfield.

While the aircraft has been reported to carry registration number 5Y-MCM and an estimated value of KSh 45 million, these specific details have not been independently established through the sources consulted.

Mutua’s flights have highlighted his pursuit of aviation as a personal interest alongside his government responsibilities.

sources;Capital News – Kenyan political and economic reporting.

Official government websites – Statements from ministries, State House, KRA, NTSA and other agencies.

Court documents and official reports – For legal and judicial stories

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