Elias Muthomi Gitonga together with his parents and little sister had a rare privilege to be hosted by the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development Madam Teresia Mbaika.
The meeting which was held at her offices in the Ministry of Roads and Transport headquarters Nairobi was facilitated by Madam Wausi Walya, the Personal Assistant to the Madam PS.
The PS was pleased to meet the family and had a very vibrant discussion on the journey Elias has walked in matters Aviation since he first displayed his prowess in this sector before he turned two years old.
Elias shared his story with the PS since he first saw the image of an aircraft when he was two yeas on a website, through to being hosted and adopted and mentored by the late Major Ogolla of KDF, when he was 3 years, and being mentored by many other institutions such as Kenyatta University, TUK University, Tropic Air, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority among many others, up to winning 2 international global awards in Aviation as a child Prodigy in Dubai and many others.
He also shared part of his big dream on aviation sector as he submitted that he gives all credit to his creator his Lord and savior Jesus Christ for the far he has come.
The PS was specifically impressed with the in-depth of his understanding about different elements, components, and laws that determine the movement of air vehicles. For his age of 10 with this University Level Understanding of Aerospace Engineering, that was very encouraging
The PS promised to hold Elias hand by introducing him to the relevant bodies and authorities that are responsible in managing of Aviation sector.
The PS proceeded to appoint Elias as a Child Aviation Ambassador and promised to guide him where necessary to achieve his goals besides mentoring many other children like him who are specially gifted in Aviation.
The PS also encouraged his parents to continue putting their best foot forward, knock every door and continue trusting God in guidance and mentorship of Elias and his little sister.
Elias left the PS with a number of written requests to assist him in his growth in Aviation sector.