SKY Girls Kenya has launched Season 4 of its hit teen drama series, PAA: Born to Fly, a fearless and relatable dive into the pressures shaping the lives of teenage girls across Kenya.
Building on the impact of previous seasons, this instalment tackles urgent conversations that young people often struggle to start but desperately need, conversations that families and caregivers must also embrace.
Family and Relationship Impact
Season 4 addresses sensitive but critical issues, including:
- Peer pressure to vape
- Contraceptive awareness and reproductive health (including HPV vaccination)
- Sexual pressure, manipulation, and grooming by older predators
Every episode is designed to empower girls to stay true to themselves, make informed choices, and recognise early warning signs in unhealthy dynamics. Importantly, the series acts as a bridge between teens and their families, opening safe spaces for dialogue.
Why Families Must Engage
Official statistics underscore the urgency:
- Nearly half of females (45.9%) experienced childhood violence.
- Among those who experienced sexual violence, 62.6% suffered multiple incidents before age 18.
By dramatising these realities, PAA equips girls with the language to recognise manipulation and encourages them to speak up to trusted adults: parents, guardians, and teachers.
Voices of Change
Svetlana Polikarpova, Country Director for SKY Girls Kenya, explained:
“PAA equips girls with the knowledge and the lingo to recognise manipulation and speak up to a trusted adult. Our goal was to turn harrowing statistics into survival skills.”
Norah Mogismo, a 19‑year‑old SKY Girl who contributed to story development, shared:
“I related most to the scene where Abura opened up to her teacher. It tells every girl: your voice matters. PAA empowers us to break the silence.”
A Form 3 student at Moi Girls added:
“The scenarios are just like the things we go through every day. It shows me step by step how I can handle those situations better.”
Role of Parents and Guardians
Season 4 is not just for teens; it is a tool for families. SKY Girls Kenya is collaborating with schools, educators, parents, and guardians to ensure that PAA sparks nationwide conversations. The series provides language and perspective that help parents understand what their daughters face and how to respond with empathy and vigilance.
Psychologist Diana Akinyi of Usikimye emphasised:
“This show is critically important because it teaches parents and caregivers to be vigilant and curious about their children’s behaviour, and it empowers the child to know that their safety is paramount.”
Creative Milestone
Produced by an all‑women production team, Season 4 reflects an authentic understanding of the girl experience. Cast members include Mwende Kingori, Brian Ogolla, Peter Kamau, and Maureen Muthoni. The series is now available on the SKY Girls Kenya YouTube channel, making it accessible to families nationwide.
SKY Girls’ Wider Impact
Launched in 2014 in Botswana and active in five African countries, SKY Girls is a multimedia empowerment programme for adolescent girls. In Kenya, it began in 2020 as a tobacco prevention initiative and expanded in 2022 to address HIV prevention, gender equality, family planning, and HPV vaccination.
With 950,000+ magazines distributed, nearly 50 million drama views, and a 320,000+ online community, SKY Girls continues to build a thriving sisterhood where girls are empowered to resist peer pressure and stay true to themselves—while strengthening the support they receive from families and communities.
