The Kenya School of Flying (KSF) stepped forward on Thursday, September 24, 2026, with a KSh 300,000 donation towards building a home for the family of late pilot Alex Oluka, the young pilot who died in a devastating Kajiado aircraft crash just weeks before his graduation.
Oku Kaunya, who has been coordinating support efforts for the Oluka family, announced the contribution on Facebook, expressing heartfelt gratitude to KSF’s director and the wider institution for rallying behind Alex’s loved ones during what he described as a deeply difficult period.
Alongside the financial contribution, KSF presented a beautifully framed tribute dedicated to the memory of the young aviator, described as a lasting reminder of his life, dreams and legacy.
Alex Oluka’s parents’ home move Kenyans
“My sincere appreciation to the entire KSF fraternity for this heartfelt support and for standing with Alex’s family during this difficult time,” Kaunya wrote in the post.
The donation adds significant momentum to an ongoing effort to construct a new house for Alex’s parents, whose humble home moved Kenyans when images of it circulated online shortly after the crash.
The family’s living conditions drew a wave of public sympathy, with well-wishers committing to help provide them with a better home as a tribute to their son.
Who was Alex Oluka?
Alex Oluka was a student pilot whose death occurred just a month before his graduation, cutting short a career his family and friends had long anticipated.
His father painfully recalled the plans his son had shared for the future, while his mother narrated the plea she made before his passing, adding an emotional dimension to a loss that has resonated far beyond his immediate circle.
The KSF donation reflects the broader outpouring of solidarity that has followed Alex’s death, with the aviation community in particular choosing to honour his memory through tangible action rather than words alone.
