Fatumah Ahmed

Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed is a major general and commander of the Kenya Air Force. She was originally a member of the women-only Kenyan Women Service Corps, transferring to the air force when the unit was absorbed into the three armed services in 1999. Ahmed has a degree from the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies and has served mainly in human resources roles. She was Kenya's first female brigadier.

Quotes

• They said 'that's not a profession for women, But I was determined to make a difference in my life
  • "Kenya appoints first woman air force head", BBC (May 2, 2024)