Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has added another achievement to his public profile: he is now a licensed pilot. In a video shared widely on social media, the CS documented his personal flying adventure from Nairobi to Malindi aboard a Sling TSi light aircraft.
The footage, posted by Kenya Gossip Hub on 26 August 2026, opens with a close-up of the sleek maroon-and-blue Sling TSi on the tarmac, its distinctive five-bladed propeller and modern design on full display. Mutua is then shown settled in the left seat of the aircraft’s luxurious tan leather cockpit, wearing a headset and speaking calmly as he prepares for departure.
In the clip, the Cabinet Secretary walks viewers through parts of his pre-flight routine. He notes starting with 240 litres of fuel and discusses planned altitudes, mentioning figures around 9,500 feet and 1,800 metres. He expresses genuine excitement about the flight and comments on the quiet morning airspace, observing that few other aircraft appear to be airborne at that hour. At one point he radios Eastleigh Base, underscoring the professional protocols he is following as a newly qualified pilot.
The video captures both the technical side of general aviation and Mutua’s evident enthusiasm. Seated comfortably with a tablet and charts visible, he appears focused yet relaxed as the aircraft moves toward the runway. A later segment shows the propeller spinning and the view down the runway as the flight begins.
The Sling TSi is a popular modern light aircraft known for its efficiency, range and relatively accessible performance for private pilots. Mutua’s decision to train, qualify and then publicly share a cross-country flight from the capital to the coastal town of Malindi highlights a personal interest that sits alongside his official duties in the Labour portfolio.
The short documentary-style video has drawn attention for humanising a senior government figure and showcasing private aviation in Kenya. For many viewers it offers a rare glimpse of a Cabinet Secretary operating as pilot-in-command on a real route rather than as a passenger.