Editor's Review

Kenya Airways (KQ) has named its newest Boeing 737 after the airline’s station manager in Burundi.

National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has named its newest Boeing 737 after Caroline Ndonga.

In a statement on Thursday, May 1, KQ said Ndonga serves as the airline’s station manager in Burundi.

Kenya Airways plane named after Caroline Ndonga. 

The airline celebrated Ndonga, praising her as a symbol of resilience, a guardian of safety, and a beacon of unwavering leadership.

“Say hello to Caroline Ndonga. Not just our Burundi Station Manager, but a force of resilience, safety, and unwavering leadership.

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“Today, her name soars on the side of our newest B737, honoring a woman who keeps us grounded while helping us fly higher. Because some names deserve the skies,” KQ stated.

File image of Caroline Ndonga and KQ managing director Allan Kilavuka.

This comes days after the airline hinted that it has named its new plane after someone special.

“We have named our newest 737 after someone special… any guesses?” KQ stated on Tuesday April 29.

Ndonga has worked in KQ since 2005 where she started as a flight dispatcher. In 2009, she moved to be a load controller a position she served until 2012.

Caroline Ndonga posing for a photo with the KQ Staff. 

She transitioned to become the supervisor of operations in Kisumu County before moving to become the airline’s station manager in Burundi, a position she holds to date.

Ndonga boasts a Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Science and a master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategic management.