Air France-KLM has repurposed flight amenity kits into bags for 40 learners at Special Unity School in Nguruman as part of its anniversary community project.

In a release dated 8 Oct 2026, the airline group said the contribution formed part of its 107th anniversary celebrations.

Joris Holtus is Air France-KLM’s General Manager for East and Southern Africa.

Holtus said: “For more than a century, we have believed that every journey should have a purpose.”

“We want to create an experience that brings our people together while delivering something meaningful and lasting,” Holtus said.

Holtus said the initiative brought employees together to support the school.

The project links the reuse of airline materials with support for education and daily care for children with special needs in Kenya.

Air France-KLM said the repurposed bags were sturdy and waterproof and would give used flight amenity kits a second use.

The wider contribution included reusable sanitary pads for girls, clothes and bedding alongside a solar energy system installed at the school.

The airline group said the solar installation would provide more reliable energy for education, accommodation and day-to-day operations at the facility.

The system comprises four Tier 1 solar panels, lithium battery storage and a hybrid inverter according to the release.

Air France-KLM said its contribution also covered installation, commissioning and user training for the solar equipment supplied to the school.

According to the release, Special Unity School supports 19 girls and 21 boys aged between eight and 17 from the Nguruman community.

The school provides education, accommodation and daily care but continues to face challenges meeting some basic operational needs.

10 Air France-KLM cyclists travelled from Nairobi to Nguruman over two days before handing over the community support project.

The release places Nguruman about 164.7 kilometres southwest of Nairobi and identifies the expedition as part of the Cycling for Good initiative.

The ride took place under the theme “Ride to Light” and brought airline employees and partners together around the school’s needs.

Air France-KLM said Cycling for Good uses targeted rides to draw attention to disadvantaged communities and the role businesses can play in supporting them.

The group said the initiative also promotes wellness and environmental awareness through cycling while building connections between employees and local communities.

The expedition began with a flag-off on 5 Oct 2026 before the main cycling ride on 6 Oct 2026.

The handover ended with an anniversary celebration involving the school’s learners, Air France-KLM employees, cyclists and members of the local community.