29/05/2026
The Girls in Aviation Africa Foundation proudly celebrates its Founder and President, Maseka Kithinji, on being recognized as the Most Outstanding Woman in Aviation 2026 at the Women in Business Excellence Awards under the Kenya Excellence Brands Awards.
This prestigious recognition is a testament to years of dedicated service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to advancing opportunities for girls and women in aviation across Africa.
Maseka extends her gratitude to God for this honour, for entrusting her with the vision to found Girls in Aviation Africa Foundation, and for the privilege of serving as its President for the past five years. She also thanks the entire GIAA network whose support, passion, and belief in the mission continue to drive meaningful impact across the continent.
As the Foundation looks to the future, this award serves not as a destination, but as a reminder of the responsibility to continue building a stronger, more inclusive aviation industry for every African female aviator yet to come. Maseka remains committed to playing her part in shaping history and creating a lasting legacy for generations of women in aviation.
This recognition marks an important milestone, but the work continues. It belongs not only to one woman, but to every mentor, supporter, volunteer, partner, and young girl who dares to dream of a place in the skies. Together, we are proving that African women belong in every cockpit, control tower, hangar, boardroom, and leadership table across the aviation industry.
The future of African aviation is female, and we're just getting started.
