The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has made a remarkable move by donating a military aircraft to Moi Forces Academy-Lanet to support aviation education.
This donation comes after the school introduced Aviation Technology as a subject, becoming the first national girls’ school in Kenya to offer this course.
According to KDF, the aircraft will give the more than 50 students currently enrolled in the subject hands-on experience and practical understanding of aviation operations.
This initiative is aimed at enhancing the learning process and encouraging more young women to pursue careers in aviation and related fields.
What makes this donation even more significant is that, unlike previous contributions to schools which often involved decommissioned or outdated planes, the KDF has provided a fully operational training aircraft.
This is a bold step forward in promoting technical education for girls and bridging the gender gap in aviation.
In an official statement, the KDF emphasized the school’s pioneering role, saying: “Moi Forces Academy-Lanet launched the Aviation Technology subject, becoming the first National Girls’ School to offer it in the country.”
The event, themed “Demystifying Aviation,” marked a key milestone in the school’s efforts to empower female students through technical education.
With this milestone, Moi Forces Academy-Lanet has firmly established itself as a trailblazer in the field of aviation education for girls in Kenya.
The inclusion of aviation in its curriculum aligns the school with other institutions that have already ventured into this field.
For instance, Mang’u High School was the first in the country to introduce Aviation Technology as an examinable subject. Their program covers complex technical topics such as propulsion systems, thermodynamics, and meteorology.
Students from Mang’u also gain hands-on experience through regular sessions at Wilson Airport and Moi Air Force Base in Embakasi. Recently, they received a decommissioned plane for educational use from the national airline.
Other schools that have followed a similar path include Moi Forces Academy in Nairobi and Maseno School in Kisumu County.
Maseno added Aviation Technology to its curriculum under the leadership of its former principal, Paul Otula, further widening access to technical education in the region.
The donation to Moi Forces Academy-Lanet is not just a boost for the school, but a symbol of progress and inspiration.
It is expected to encourage more girls’ schools across Kenya to embrace aviation studies, paving the way for future generations of female pilots, engineers, and aviation professionals.
Notably, this step is also a reflection of the progress made by Kenyan women in military and aviation sectors.
A shining example is Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed, the Commander of the Kenya Air Force, whose achievements continue to motivate many young girls to aim high in male-dominated fields.
By investing in aviation education for girls, the KDF and Moi Forces Academy-Lanet are setting a powerful example of how education, empowerment, and opportunity can transform futures.
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