Women in Aviation, Kenya Chapter provides Networking, Education, Mentoring and Scholarship opportunities for both women & men in all aviation fields.
Women in Aviation, International [W.A.I] is a non-profit organization that encourages the advancement of women & men in all aviation career fields and interests. HISTORY:
W.A.I began in 1990 and was formally established in 1994 as a non-profit organization. The first International Women in Aviation Conference was held in Prescott, Arizona, in 1990. MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION [percentage of members
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62% Individual [Professionals/Enthusiasts]
9% International [Overseas residents]
27% Student [High school/College and University students]
2% Corporate [Organizations/Corporations]
[More than 12,000 active members]
MEMBER BENEFITS:
1. Aviation for Women (and men), the official publication of Women in Aviation, International.Published bi-monthly, it includes features on women in different facets of the aviation industry, regular columns on current issues, scholarship information, job openings, calendar of events, organizational and industry news, chapter news, reviews of current resources, women’s health and aviation experiences.
2. Annual Conference for women and men in all fields of aviation and aerospace. Member discounts available.
3. Chapters in communities around the world.
4. Regional Conferences. Member discounts available.
5. Web site with the latest news, conference information and job postings: www.wai.org
6. Government and industry representation
7. WAI Connect electronic newsletter published monthly
8. Educational outreach programs
9. Network base for personal and career development
10. Scholarships in many aviation fields
11. Merchandise and services discounts
12. Aeromedical Advisory Partnership
CORPORATE MEMBERS receive these additional benefits: exhibit discounts at the annual conference, advertising discounts in Aviation for Women magazine and the conference program book and listings in WAI publications. Annual Conference
General sessions, seminars, educational sessions and tours
Networking with 4,500 attendees
Employment opportunities and more than 200 exhibits
Special events, Scholarship awards, Pioneer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Attendee Profile
Aviation professionals and enthusiasts, both female and male, including aeronautical engineers, air show performers, air traffic controllers, business owners and managers, educators, flight attendants, flight instructors, hobbyists, mechanics, pilots (airline/corporate/military/general aviation), aviation writers and more
Exhibitor Profile
Aerospace companies, airlines, avionics firms, colleges and universities, manufacturers, the military, museums, publications, aviation apparel businesses, aviation associations and more
11/03/2026
None of this would have been possible without you. 🙏
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners who believed in the Women in Aviation Kenya Chapter vision and made our Launch Dinner on 6th March a reality. Your support goes beyond a logo on a backdrop, it is a statement that you stand for women in aviation, for representation, and for a more inclusive industry.
We are honoured to have you on this journey with us. Together, we are changing the face of aviation in Kenya. ✈️💙
11/03/2026
We are deeply honoured and grateful. 🙏A special thank you to our Chief Guest, PS for Aviation and Aerospace, Ms. Teresia Mbaika-CBS , for gracing the Women in Aviation Kenya Chapter Launch Dinner on 6th March 2026.
Your presence at our table was a powerful affirmation that women in aviation in Kenya are seen, heard, and supported at the highest levels.Your participation means the world to our members, our community, and every young woman who dreams of a career in the skies. Thank you for championing this cause. ✈️💙
11/03/2026
She flew. She led. She launched. 🛫✨
Thank you to every incredible woman and every incredible ally who made the WAI Kenya Chapter Launch Dinner on 6th March one for the books. The energy, the stories, the connections. We felt every bit of it.
This is what community looks like. This is what the future of aviation looks like.
The chapter is open. The sky is not the limit, it's just the beginning. 💙🌍
11/03/2026
What a night to remember. ✨
The Women in Aviation Kenya Chapter Launch Dinner on 6th March 2026 was more than an event, it was a movement coming to life. To every guest, speaker, sponsor, and supporter who showed up and showed out for this milestone: thank you.
You filled the room at Emara Ole Sereni with energy, purpose, and a shared belief that the future of aviation in Kenya is bright and it is female.This is only the beginning. The chapter is officially open, and we are just getting started. 🛫
06/03/2026
TODAY IS THE DAY. ✈️🔥
The Women in Aviation Dinner Night is TONIGHT and we are READY for takeoff! 🛫
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🕔 Doors open 5PM EAT
👗 Dress Code: Black & Gold: come dressed to IMPRESS! 🖤💛
To every woman who dared to dream of the skies — tonight is for YOU. See you there! ✨
BlackAndGold DinnerNight
05/03/2026
They feed the skies and now they’re fueling our movement! 🙌🏾✈️
A warm welcome to a proud sponsor of the Women in Aviation Dinner Night!
As one of Africa’s leading aviation catering and hospitality companies and a proud gategroup member NAS Servair knows that excellence at 40,000 feet starts on the ground. We’re honoured to have them with us. 🙏🏾
📅 6th March 2026 | Emara Ole Sereni | 5PM EAT
KenyanAviation
05/03/2026
💛 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Kenya Association of Air Operators 💛
We are honoured to have .co.ke
Kenya Association of Air Operators on board as a sponsor of the Women in Aviation Dinner Night!
KAAO represents the heartbeat of Kenya’s aviation industry, and their partnership with WAI Kenya Chapter speaks volumes about their commitment to a more inclusive and diverse aviation sector. 🇰🇪✈️
Thank you, KAAO, for believing in this mission and helping us make history on 6th March 2026 at Emara Ole Sereni!
04/03/2026
✈️ AND JUST LIKE THAT, WE’RE SOLD OUT! 🎟️🔥
The Women in Aviation Dinner Night is OFFICIALLY sold out. The flight plan is set and we are cleared for takeoff! 🛫
To everyone who secured their seat, we cannot WAIT to see you on 6th March 2026 at Emara Ole Sereni, 5PM.
This is just the beginning. ✨
WomenWhoFly KenyanAviation
04/03/2026
She leads. She inspires. She flies. ✈️
We are honored to welcome Terry Mbaika CBS, Permanent Secretary for Aviation & Aerospace Development, as our Chief Guest at the Women in Aviation Dinner Night!
📅 Friday, 6th March 2026
📍 Emara Ole Sereni | 5PM EAT Onwards
🎟️ Open to ALL Genders
This is more than a dinner — it’s a movement.
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