EXCLUSIVE: The Pilot In -charge of KQ's Maiden Flight to New York

[@jonathanolap7982]

40 years plus of experience yet speaks so humbly, kudos Captain Joseph Kinuthia .

[@mosesyorke3159]

My first flight was with KQ from JKIA in Nairobi to Heathrow airport in London. It was a very smooth flight. Congratulations our senior pilot. Happy retirement when the time comes.

[@dennisbayo5797]

moses yorke how do you go about flying I'd wish to join

[@leemakonnengava9866]

congratulation captain Kinuthia....u will be one of the people to be remembered in kenya as the 1st captain to fly express from Kenya to Newyork

[@emajosh2535]

Now this is the REAL HERO!!.....kenya is blessed

[@kamsainikamaludin7181]

Congratulations! What an achievements, happy retirement. You're a very humble man indeed.

[@andrewmakumi6082]

Andû maigananagio nî nguo maa na ndûngîtua ..such a humble guy God bless you sir n happy retirement

[@jamesgachogu1335]

Captain is a humble man and very experienced in flying.

[@daphneyhengstberger4018]

James gachogu Is

[@saulsemango2236]

Am Ugandan but proud of you sir

[@tfl4963]

I've listened to many pilot interviews, whenever I've had time for myself, being an aviation enthusiast. However, God made Cpt Kinuthia for a whole lot reason. God Bless U Sir as you approach your official retirement soon. Success all the way humble fellow Kenyan gentleman

[@mumbi-maina]

Congratulations rubani you executed it well & very humble too. May God bless you..

[@nthasilo6769]

He deserves an award! This is one noble career! And he has executed it so well!

[@Sunshine_Amy]

Such a humbled guy, unsung hero... But we can praise githeri man like it's a special more business than never

[@quel5444]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrewmosiere5032]

Imagine he has NO HSC accreditation Like Maribe, Githeri Man, Itumbo and Alai Just 'IMANGINE'

[@Sunshine_Amy]

@@andrewmosiere5032 Kenya amuse me always... We honour the wrong personalities

[@Grafafaizl1]

Luv your humbleness.How I pray that when people come to their greatness they stay humble.

[@daphneyhengstberger4018]

I’m not kenyan but the pilot is so humble and always to the point. Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🎊 our African Pilot, I wish u can be recognized for such an achievement.

[@cathywanjau1881]

Congratulation. God bless you for serving our country .

[@dr.maryngunyi8325]

Congratulations! You made us very proud!

[@hannahwanjiku1992]

Love your humility..God bless you Captain Kinuthia.

[@mariasmith3788]

What an intriguing and interesting individual. I saw the ceremony when he made his final landing in JKIA. What a lovely family.

[@rachaelmuinde920]

Congratulations are in order captain Kinuthia for the dedicated service

[@dorothyonsase224]

Congratulations and I salute you for the good job.

[@jeremiahmuhoho733]

Congrats 25000 flight hrs thats alot sisi apa ni flight mode ya simu tunajua

[@marylydiahroberts6611]

😂😂😂pole lakni

[@Kirumad1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@erickkogo4750]

hahah...me too

[@athumanpuya3327]

This man is vry humble n vry experienced God bless dad

[@johnmaina8515]

Top man skipper! Humble and authoritative.

[@GitauMuiruri-qw9bw]

Congratulations captain kinuthia,we Kenyan we are proud of you ,you ve stood for our country Kenya in many occasions and selling our country in Europe,,may GOD give you strength and wisdom in your carrier ,I used to serve you in Mombasa beach hotel during your stop over enroot to Heathrow airport in England

[@Calvy363]

Impressive! And the man himself is very humble. Thank you for your service to the Kenyan nation and God bless

[@basusri1120]

Congratulations Sir, what an inspiring life story.

[@Iam_rehema]

Congrats Captain and co pilots.

[@mohamedabdi-ml8kx]

Congratulations to Captain and to you all. It’s not pride of KENYA but pride of Africa.

[@charlesmbori88]

Unsung hero

[@johnnjogundegwa9799]

Retiring captain and in place of Honour. Congratulation captain Joseph Kinuthia and team NY. Youre Another great Kenyans.

[@christinemangati1865]

Priss this things called sirs should drop that sir. Sir kinuthua, very humble very calm . Good job.

[@bluecouchpodcast24]

Well done Sir and congratulations..♥️ from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@denonjoka8848]

Let Me Say Captain Stephen Kinuthia is a Great, Humble, Wonderful Captain As I Say Congrats 2 Kenya and America 4 The Direct Flights as Kenya Will Reap Big Thru God's Mighty Blessings.

[@danzada7769]

Congratulations Rubani! Welcome stateside KQ.

[@benedicttegut7063]

Capt Kinuthia...Kenyan Hero!!!you deserve an award!!!

[@galmjaldesa4417]

I keep watching this over and over again. Thanks for keeping Kenyan flag high

[@halimak5864]

so cool calm and collected congrats much love from ug

[@rigicharigicha5692]

Wow that is quite an achievement congratulations on a career well played.

[@marylydiahroberts6611]

THANKS JEHOVAH GOD...N congratulations to our beloved country

[@bkiraguri]

Woow....good job n safe flight

[@kevinakivaga5797]

Humble pilot

[@malaika4158]

I have been tested in a stimulator for Auto driving in NL yuppie! I love this our own Kenyan pilot. Kenya tuko mbele !

[@lilmoneyman23]

Great interview!

[@pegthj]

Congratulations Captain...in your speech your intelligence speaks for itself. You deserve this honor KQ did a great thing to pick you! What a way to celebrate you for the time you have dedicated to KQ...especially as you retire

[@faithgatwiry]

Proud being a kenyan. Congrats

[@evensbalan134]

A big congrat to you Sr

[@shironjuguna5853]

Senior Captain 1978 ni 40 years!! Wooiii ukisema 41 going on to 42 umenizeesha sana! I was born in 1978 January Kwanza 😂😂😂! Great job sir!

[@Jenerali254_Paul]

Congratulations captain

[@Bigwill285]

Congratulations uncle Dishow, carry the Kenyan flag high to NYC.

[@jeremihjnr6517]

Ndichu ni mwaki wa riua.

[@isaqlid4289]

This guy is awesome oh! Congrats!!

[@biancadothy2715]

Congrats

[@tabithamwaura1603]

he is humble. i have learnt that flight was free.

[@clancyosoosoro8371]

This is so good

[@wenzesrotich3526]

Good job Mr kinuthia

[@shabbyofficial_]

1978 ???! That’s loong... congrats and May God bless you Mr kinuthia

[@Tabbytashwambui]

Congratulations i heard it landed an hour ago bravo

[@TeacherNyoks5258]

I'm proud of this...ni maendeleo ata kaa maisha imekua ngumu

[@kechb3422]

You made us proud!!...you did what you do so well!! ..asante pilot!!...

[@mbogoireri8421]

The kind of media that should be promoted to every son and daughter of this great country. Thank you captain for the great service to the republic

[@rodgerswitila1094]

Safe journey Kenyan people to America! Kudos Kenyan government

[@muotinzmultiply88]

Cpt. Kinuthia....congrats. But I did my simulation 3 months ago!!!!

[@johnzmbatha]

Congratulations

[@paulinepolly1750]

Good job Captain

[@georgekinyua3072]

Kudos

[@joewamwai315]

Good job...

[@ednacharles524]

congrats

[@timsolitei3693]

Well done.

[@kevingitau7647]

humble man he is

[@isaacngugi4380]

Hongera bwana Kinuthia...

[@reseso7149]

25000hrs is like 3 years in the air!!!! Incredible

[@wanjiruwalucy8116]

when I grow up i would like to be a pilot

[@isabellchege2391]

Me too

[@daffidavit]

Not too long ago the age of 62 was the retirement age for airline pilots. The age was extended until 65 mostly due to medical advancements and recognition that older pilots with experience are well qualified. However, it is my understanding that the first officer must be of a younger age as a compensating factor.

[@kevomsanii2396]

flying part didn't got my attention like to find out that buda yuko na ka 65...tafathalini vijana tujiangalieni,some of us r between 25 and 30 but almost look like the captain here..anyway congrats to Mr kinuthia

[@paulinepolly1750]

congratulations

[@7428tony]

Congrats 👏🏾

[@lawistruth]

If that's his home environment it looks fab!

[@josephnjoroge7654]

Such great people like captain kunitoa should be the ones honoured by the govt with precious awards not some other funny characters that we see around.

[@murimikaburu1376]

Some people are honoured for just exposing their private parts. That's rubbish!

[@marriagesupperofthelamb]

What a career!!!

[@sarvinmaharaj6724]

Amazing career

[@charlies_jnr823]

My dad...🤗✈

[@suleimank6204]

25000 hrs wow my captain he didn't get it but that's a lot of flight hours, my hero

[@essykate7869]

Suleiman K- 25000 hrs flying and 15000 hrs, training, a total of 40000 hrs.

[@josephmanyeko7070]

how i wish we could be united like this all the time.how i wish we could be able to shun down divisive politics

[@kUNCHRIS]

excellent career

[@charleskibiro9159]

Thank you for this interview. Now we know we have qualified pilots. Experts are never featured. The press has only been featuring "The lady who will fly 787 from NBI to JFK". Kenyan media love to highlight "kenyan flying girls". With horror stories of two girls flying low into the mountains. Believe it or not, people trust a man in control more. You will have more customers because of this interview.

[@justusmusili7263]

You're just a chauvinist. An experienced pilot is an experienced pilot,irregardless of gender.

[@charleskibiro9159]

@@justusmusili7263 Genesis 2:18 "The Lord God said, " It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."... 22 Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and He brought her to the man." A woman was created to help man as man lead.

[@justusmusili7263]

Clearly you have a sick mind going to an extend of manipulating the Bible to fit your myopic and misogynistic views.

[@charleskibiro9159]

@@justusmusili7263 lol

[@kUNCHRIS]

wacha zako...

[@shabbyofficial_]

He started flying when he was 21 yrs old😳 did he do 8-4-4 Education system?

[@patp4403]

The Capt. is sixty-five and looks like he could be in his forties.

[@hudheiphamohameddahir2909]

He started at de age of 21 and now 65yrs , wow . unfortunately the dreams of our youths today are nt successful just bcz of bad leaders.

[@filbao8113]

Ati 65 he looks young

[@001finest8]

My aunt started ✈ in the 90tis from kenya to italy it was news...still today am shoked that africans we can still make headlines just bcoz we have a bus that goes from kisii to mombasa one way non stop...just bcoz no driver or bus did that...wazungu wanatushangaa sanaa!... When will africans and africa grow??

[@kevingitau7647]

It's called PROGRESS (look it up). The big question is when will YOU grow, but anyway that's non of my business.

[@georgemwangi3798]

celebrate little steps, achana na wazungu. wako na shida zao

[@MwasWanjiru]

Ati wazungu?? When will u grow up? Stfu!

[@billwaliaula1512]

U missed the point.... The whole big deal about this is simply marketing the route, KQ knows who is likely to fly that route and has drummed the news non-stop so they can get enough business. From the surface it might look like it's celebration of a new route but underneath it is all marketing... pretty smart if you asked me.

[@254jada]

We as Africans are brainwashed... A nonstop flight from a major airline like KQ should not even be categorized as news. I respect the pilot and congrats to him

[@ogunmosubabatunde6875]

As a Nigerian..I am proud of you sir..Your country is going places...Big disgrace to Nigeria 🤤🤤

[@corneliuskipkosgei6142]

Safe flight KQ

[@CindyMagara]

Wow! Africa is rising. I wish the politicians could measure up.

[@cyberzoom3446]

i was imagining an interview with a latest kayole matatu driver venye atakuwa anashout. Ati mmi nafeel poa kupewa chance ya kuendesha hii nganya! am the experienced driver in town! nugu

[@agieulerohojuu3238]

Mudu wa nyumba wakinya NY udumire please call me

[@michealonunga]

Nice feature. However, it would've been better with the actual 787 cockpit footage and not the E190 one as shown.

[@darlingtonmoshi4372]

👏👏👏

[@beatricebolger9824]

Our own pilot hongera

[@mwangijohn9231]

experience is in you and where are you heading to and you look young brother train young men and women

[@davidnjoroge8495]

Nyumba nene

[@bantuvoicemuchaikinuthia2536]

Tiga urimu....

[@njorogewangari7938]

Embraer 190, NBO-JFK, eish😁😁😁😁

[@openyard]

The Embraer 190 may not fly 234 passengers for 15 hours without refueling.

[@abibodlogistics]

What is KQ, you have to say it all for everybody to understand.