Kenya Airways has handed over a Boeing B737-700 aircraft to the Mang’u High school in support of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).
The event held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, was presided over by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary(CS) Kipchumba Murkomen, as well as the airline’s MD and CEO, Allan Kilavuka.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Murkomen said the issuance of the plane is an act of nobility from Kenya Airways in support of the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC), which focuses more on students’ interests in particular areas of study and converting their passions into their careers.
“I want to thank Kenya Airways for this commendable act of corporate social responsibility that will inspire hope in students of Mangú High School by assisting in the modeling of their skills and transforming abstract theories into practical concepts.”
He further stated the donation would boost the aviation curriculum. He added that Kenya Airways is giving to Mang’u so that the school can give back to Kenya Airways seasoned aviation experts in the future.
The CS stated that it is time for similar Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to be encouraged to put efforts into empowering students and pass down to them the strategic, technical, and technological know-how that will give them an advantage over their peers.
On his part, Allan Kivuka said he is hopeful the initiative will bear a great impact.
“This donation is true to our commitment to nurturing talent and driving economic growth, not only in Kenya but also in the broader African continent. We eagerly anticipate witnessing the profound impact this initiative will have on Mangu High School,” he stated.
