Chini Ya Mbúyú

The Chini Ya Mbúyú podcast is a Feminist movement-building platform created by young women, whose mission is not only to advance Feminist principles in all areas of leadership but also advance narratives that allow young women and girls across the continent to rise to leadership positions and occupy space. A podcast, that tells stories of women, who have come before us, women amongst us and women whose potential cannot be silenced. A force that cannot be muted, a revolution that will be marked in the halls of a Feminist future.

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Chini Ya Mbúyú

Journey Behind Success

March 13, 2026 • Akili Dada • Season 11 • Episode 8

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In this episode of Chini ya Mbuyu, we are joined by Emma, an Air Traffic Controller at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, who shares her journey to where she is today.

After university, Emma began her career as a trainee with hopes of working in the hospitality industry. When those plans shifted, she explored opportunities in construction before eventually finding her path in aviation — a field where women remain underrepresented.

Through her story, Emma reflects on resilience, navigating uncertainty, and the importance of pursuing opportunity even when the path is unclear.

Her journey reminds us that when women are supported to pursue their ambitions, rights and opportunity begin to translate into action.