Mama
Ibado Charity (MIC) on Saturday, May 10, 2025, hosted a successful mock event
at Karura Forest ahead of its upcoming “Run for Seniors” campaign, drawing
support from key aviation and corporate stakeholders.
The
event was a rehearsal for the main run set for July 11 and served as a powerful
awareness drive for elderly care.
Ambassador Amina Mohamed, Director of Mama Ibado
Charity, expressed gratitude to participants even as he emphasized the
charity’s vision.
“Your presence today reflects a collective
spirit of compassion and responsibility for those who once nurtured us,” she
said.
MIC
President Ahmed Jibril reiterated the importance of the event as a platform to
spotlight the needs of the elderly.
“We
are here to remind the public that seniors still matter. They deserve our
attention, our care, and our action,” he said.
Representatives
from Jambojet, Safarilink, Centum Re, Amref, Bluebird Aviation, Dragonfly,
Jubilee Insurance, Kasas Air, Hawk Aviation, Renegade Air, Futuresoft, Safezone
Auto Parts, and 748 Air Services participated in the event.
748
Air Services Managing Director Moses Mwangi urged attendees to take action
beyond participation in the mock run.
“Let us not stop here. Let’s ensure our
colleagues sign up. This is for our seniors—our responsibility and our legacy,”
he said.
Corporate leaders echoed the call for wider
engagement.
“We are is proud to support a cause that
uplifts the generation that came before us,” said Renee Wachuka, Jambojet Brand
Executive - Loyalty & Sustainability.
Gladys
Wanjiru Mburu of Centum Re said:
“Development must go hand-in-hand with dignity
for all generations.”
Proceeds from the July 11 event will go toward
MIC’s programs supporting over 1,000 elderly individuals in Isiolo and Kakamega
counties with monthly food baskets and medical care.
