Salome Ngunjiri

Salome Gathigia Ngunjiri is a dynamic aviation professional and rising thought leader, currently serving as Stakeholder Lead at the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO), the national umbrella body that serves as the unified voice of Kenya’s aviation sector. KAAO advocates for the interests of commercial, private, and recreational air operators, as well as aviation-adjacent businesses driving the industry forward.

A graduate of Moi University with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Aviation Management, Salome has further enriched her skillset with specialized training in Quality Management in Aviation and certification in Digital Marketing from HubSpot Academy. She brings to her work a rare blend of technical insight, strategic communication, and a forward-looking grasp of digital transformation.

Her aviation journey began at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, where she gained foundational experience in regulatory operations. Her passion for innovation began to take shape during her time at Jubilee Tissues Limited, where she served as a Customer Relationship Manager. She embraced digital tools to enhance client engagement, streamline service delivery, and strengthen customer retention strategies, leveraging AI-driven solutions to make these processes more efficient and impactful.

Today, Salome stewards stakeholder relations at KAAO, facilitating high-level engagements between regulators, operators, government ministries, and international partners. A firm believer in the potential of AI, automation, and digital systems, she champions technology as a catalyst for a safer, smarter, and more inclusive aviation future in Kenya.