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Kenya Airways donates Boeing plane to Mangu High School

  • Kenya Airways has donated a Boeing 737 aircraft to Mang’u High School to commemorate the institution's centennial anniversary and motivate the next generation of pilots, engineers, and entrepreneurs.
  • The former aircraft is being converted into a hands-on training facility, augmenting the practical aviation education provided to students at Mang’u.
  • The Boeing 737 was transported from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the school via the Eastern Bypass and Thika Highway.

Elijah Ntongai, a journalist at Weden News.co.ke, has over three years of experience in research and reporting on finance, business, and technology, offering insights into Kenyan and global trends.

Kenya Airways has donated a Boeing 737 to Mang’u High School, marking a major achievement in the school's centennial celebrations.

Dignitaries in attendance at the plane's donation event included Archbishop Rev. Philip Anyolo, Mang’u Principal John Kuria, Nation Media Group Chair Wilfred Kiboro, and Kenya Airways Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Hellen Mathuka.

The student body at Mang’u was visibly thrilled as the aircraft was unveiled as part of the school's long history of academic and aviation excellence.

"This aircraft, once a frequent flyer, is now taking on a new role, serving as a valuable teaching tool to inspire and empower future pilots, aerospace engineers, and inventors," said Hellen Mathuka in her speech.

Transportation of Boeing 737

The Boeing 737 aircraft, transported from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport via the Eastern Bypass and Thika Road, will serve as a hands-on training facility for aviation students.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution during the morning transportation of the irregular cargo.

Established in 1925, Mang’u High School boasts a rich heritage of promoting academic and professional distinction.

Kenya Airways, which began operating in 1977 after taking over East African Airways, has continually supported the enhancement of the nation and the introduction of new ideas. Mang’u High School, marking a century of life-changing education, now benefits from the Kenya Airways' #WingsOfInnovation.