Program Founders
Name: Bob Mwiti
Position : Director
Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance), MBA (Professional Accountancy)
Career Experience: Technology & Education Consulting
Community Engagement: Sponsorship for bright students through High School and University
Awards & Recognition:
1. Global Impact Award by the International Council of Educational Professionals (ICEP), 2021.
2. Top 40 Most Inspiring Kenyan Men Living in USA by African Warrior Magazine, 2018
Life Philosophy: Giving back and serving others beyond himself.
Hobbies: Fishing, Formula One, Soccer.
Name: Hon. Kiogora DMK
Position: Director
Education: BA (Political Science and Public Administration), MSC (Entrepreneurship and Innovations Management)
Career Experience: Public Service, Economic and Education Empowerment
Community Engagement : Sponsorship for bright students through High School and University
Awards & Recognition:
1. Mtumishi Bora Award by KCPF, 2019
2. Top 35, under 35 years MCA in Kenya, 2021 by Youth Agenda; An affiliate of Ministry of ICT
Life Philosophy: Making a difference in the lives of people he leads.
Hobbies: Travelling, Hiking, Soccer.
How it all started
The KENYA Airlift Program was founded in 2018 by two Kenyans; Mr. Bob Mwiti, the Managing Director Appstec America and Hon. DMK Kiogora the Member of County Assembly Abogeta West, Meru County. The duo had a vision of impacting the lives of bright needy Kenyan youth.
Mr. Mwiti who relocated to USA in 2009 as an international student had a very challenging journey through the process, from getting denied visa 4 times to graduating and not being able to find work immediately, before he secured employment as a System Analyst with some of the Fortune 500 companies in the US. It’s from these challenges that he cofounded The KENYA Airlift Program together with Hon. DMK. Kiogora.
On the other hand, Hon DMK while on a trip to USA 2018, was inspired by the many Kenyans who had achieved the American dream, and during that trip he was introduced to Bob with whom he shared his vision of helping the Kenyan youth. Due to financial challenges faced during the relocation process, he formed the Airlift Sacco to finance the relocation expenses for the students in the program.
--Passion led us here.