Hon. Kiogora DMK, MCA and Minority Whip- County Assembly of Meru

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Inspired by the Tom Mboya Airlifts of the late 1950s and early 1960s as well as the Dr. Kilemi Mwiria Airlift, the Hon. Kiogora Dmk went on a quest to assist young Kenyans to acquire a piece of the American dream and career progression by co-founding the Kenya Airlift Program in 2018.
Through the program, more than 400 Kenyans are studying in North America. DMK founded the Airlift Sacco, whose main objective is financing the relocation process and catering for the financial needs of African Scholars.
Armed with 6 YEARS experience and The Airlift SACCO, DMK departed the KAP in October 2023 to establish a new outfit dubbed THE AFRICA AIRLIFT INITIATIVE to expand access to these opportunities to Nurses, Lawyers, Social workers among other academic programs for Africans across the continent.
At the Africa Airlift Initiative (AAI):

1. We are open to career desires of our students and guide them accordingly.
2. Customer satisfaction and support is our top priority.
3. We Shepherd the students after graduation in North America.
4. We have simplified the relocation journey.
5. We aim to build the capacity of the future drivers of the African Economy.

DMK has received 2 awards so far for these pursuits: Mtumishi Bora Award by KCPF in 2019 and Top under 35 MCA in Kenya- 2021 by Youth Agenda, an organization affiliated to the Ministry of ICT and Youth Affairs as well as United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

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 through "The DMK foundation".
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, Football.