- Forbes magazine has recognised Captain Irene Koki Mutungi among the ‘Trailblazers leading change in their third and fourth decades’.
- The longstanding Kenya Airways pilot expressed joy for making it to the prestigious list of high achievers.
- Koki’s recognition comes hot on the heels of her appointment as the Assistant Chief Pilot at Kenya Airways.
Captain Irene Koki Mutungi has been featured in Forbes magazine’s prestigious list of ‘Trailblazers leading change in their third and fourth decades’.
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The recognition comes as she marks a significant milestone in her career with her appointment as the Assistant Chief Pilot at Kenya Airways.
Humbled to be recognised by Forbes
A trailblazer in the aviation industry, Captain Koki’s career has been punctuated by numerous achievements.
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The excited aviator took to social media to express her gratitude and humility at the recognition.
“March marks a momentous chapter in my journey. I am humbled by the honour to grace Forbes magazine again and add to my list of ‘firsts’.”
The latest recognition further solidifies her position as a pioneer and role model in the aviation industry.
Captain Koki’s month of honour
If her words are anything to go by, March is not just about personal achievements but also about breaking barriers and paving the way for others.
“It is a month of honour, gratitude, and breaking barriers,” she remarked. “Setting the stage for what’s yet to come and paving the way for others.”
As an accomplished female pilot in a male-dominated industry, she has defied stereotypes and proven that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.
With her new role as the Assistant Chief Pilot at KQ, Captain Koki continues to lead by example and inspire others to reach for the skies.
Irene Koki inducted into Aviators of Africa Hall of Fame
In October 2022, Captain Koki added another feather to her cap when her name was embedded in the coveted Aviators of Africa Hall of Fame.
It was a commendable fete that left her swelling with pride while showing off the beautiful certificate that came with the recognition.
“After working in the aviation industry for over 25 years, I am earnestly grateful for this recognition,” she wrote after receiving the award.
Koki’s cap boasts several feathers, among them being the first female pilot in Kenya Airways and the first African woman to qualify as a captain on the Boeing 787.
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