Back inside, the youngsters settle down for their first session with their trainer, an expert from Kenya’s aviation industry who will coach and guide them towards becoming pilots.
The session has been organised by Mercy Makau, an aviation industry insider who has played a pivotal role in promoting recreational aviation in Kenya. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Makau is also a passionate advocate for gender equity in the aviation and aerospace industries. She has successfully established a social enterprise that provides an enabling environment for youth while focusing on human capacity building and gender equity.
