Corporate and aviation stakeholders unite in support of senior citizens

Among those present were Jambojet, Safarilink, Centum Re, Amref, Bluebird Aviation, Dragonfly, Jubilee Insurance, Kasas Air, Hawk Aviation, Renegade Air, Futuresoft, Safezone Auto Parts, and 748 Air Services.

Speaking during the event, Mama Ibado Charity Director Amb. Amina Mohamed extended her gratitude to the sponsors and emphasized the organisation’s vision to ensure seniors age with health, dignity, and respect.

“Your presence today reflects a collective spirit of compassion and responsibility for those who once nurtured us,” she said.

MIC President Mr. Ahmed Jibril echoed these sentiments, stating that the mock event was more than a practice run — it was a vital awareness drive.

“We are here to remind the public that seniors still matter. They deserve our attention, our care, and our action,” he noted.

"We are here to remind the public that seniors still matter. They deserve our attention, our care, and our action." — Ahmed Jibril, President, Mama Ibado Charity.

748 Air Services Managing Director, Mr. Moses Mwangi, called upon all partners and stakeholders to take the next step by registering for the main run.

“Let us not stop here. Let’s ensure our colleagues sign up at www.mamaibado.org. This is for our seniors — our responsibility and our legacy,” he urged.

"Supporting our seniors isn’t charity — it’s our duty. I urge every sponsor to get their teams registered. Let’s turn up in numbers on July 11th for a cause that truly matters." — Moses Mwangi, Managing Director, 748 Air Services

The aviators, who were in high spirits, expressed the need for society and the government at large to harness collective energy through such events—efforts they say will help cover more ground.

“Jambojet is proud to support a cause that uplifts the generation that came before us. Our seniors deserve to age with dignity, and we’re here to champion that,” said Renee Wachuka, Brand Executive - Loyalty & Sustainability.

“Our support for Run for Seniors reflects our belief that development must go hand-in-hand with dignity for all generations, especially those who came before us,” added Gladys Wanjiru Mburu of Centum Re Property Management.

The official Run for Seniors event will take place on 11th July 2025 at Karura Forest. Proceeds from the event will support MIC’s flagship programs that provide monthly food baskets and medical care to over 1,000 elderly beneficiaries across Isiolo and Kakamega Counties.