- When Leonora Ahunga recorded her son’s reaction while admiring an aeroplane, she did not know she was planting a seed she would harvest just a few days later
- She expressed her desire to one day board a plane and feel the adrenaline rush with her young son, who was fascinated by the aircraft
- Her dream came true after the video went viral, prompting Jambojet to reach out to the Nairobi mum and offer a special treat for her and her son
A mother and her son from Nairobi county are over the moon after their prayer was answered following a viral and heartwarming video.
Leonora Ahunga recorded her son admiring an aeroplane in the sky, and his reaction warmed the hearts of social media users.
The boy, dressed in his school uniform, was walking with his mother when the plane flew overhead. He could not hide his excitement.
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After sharing the video on her X account, Kenyan low-cost airline Jambojet responded with a lovely gesture, filling the family with joy.
“Manifesting boarding a plane so we can feel the adrenaline up there, because look at his reaction. God, I don’t know how or when, but make it happen,” Leonora wrote.
She did not know that the video was a seed planted on social media that would eventually bear fruit.
Leonora to spend at Mombasa Beach Hotel
It went viral as netizens shared and reshared it, prompting a response from Jambojet and fulfilling the family’s wish.
“Your words stayed with us, Leonora Ahunga, the gratitude, the faith, and that quiet promise to ‘try again tomorrow.’To celebrate your journey, we’re gifting you and your son return flights to Mombasa and a two-night stay at Mombasa Beach Hotel. Here’s to finally feeling that adrenaline up there and to the beautiful memories you’ll create together,” the company wrote.
The airline not only offered them their first flight to Kenya’s coastal region but also a fully paid vacation for the two.
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The tweet went viral, and another company also offered to sponsor them for a fun activity while they visited the beautiful city.
Netizens applaud Jambojet
Social media users were touched by the gesture and flocked to the comment section to react, expressing happiness for Leonora and her young son.
aonganga:
“Now, if you wanted proof that humanity still exists, this is it! Humanity happens when you give without the expectation of a return. Big up #Jambojet. Way up.”
_novala_:
“That is a good gesture. @leonora_ahinga do you know @FlyJambojet allows passengers to visit the cockpit after the flight to have a moment with the flight crew? Take advantage of that and have the maximum ultimate experience.”
Skullz984:
“I love this compassion from you guys, bwana, this world is not our home, but Tu you keep putting smiles on strangers’ world and that is the greatest gift of all time @leonora_ahinga enjoy Mama bear.”
Wanjiros:
“A wonderful, memorable, kind gesture for mother and son! God bless team JamboJet and pray He grants the company unprecedented growth in 2026 and beyond, in Jesus name.”
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MutukuJair33842:
“A good thing to do. It’s always those who shot their shot who get what they prayed for. Team flyjambojet, good job.”
muuo_henry_:
“If it was meant to be, it will when that moment comes. Doesn’t matter how, but fate shall hold.”
Jambojet engineer treats dad to maiden flight
In another story, a newly employed Jambojet engineer treated his father to his first-ever visit to the airport and his maiden flight to Kitale.
Zack surprised his dad with the flight from Nairobi as a token of appreciation for his sacrifices over the years.
It was the second surprise from the young man, who praised his loving and selfless father.
Source: NgGossips
