SKY Girls Kenya has unveiled Season 4 of its popular teen drama series, PAA: Born to Fly, a bold new chapter that confronts the pressures and challenges shaping the lives of young girls across Kenya.
The unveiling of the new season happened during a private screening held at Cinemax in Sarit Centre.
The latest season addresses a range of pressing issues affecting teenagers today including sexual pressure, grooming, HPV vaccination, cervical cancer prevention, vaping, and peer pressure.
Central to the series is its commitment to empowering girls to make informed, positive choices.
Building on the success of previous seasons, PAA Season 4 dives into topics that are often difficult to discuss.
Episodes provide guidance on handling peer pressure, vaping, and reproductive health while offering an unflinching look at sexual coercion and manipulation.
According to official statistics from the State Department for Social Protection, nearly half of females, 45.9 percent experience childhood violence.
Among those affected by sexual violence, almost two-thirds, 62.6 percent endure multiple incidents before turning 18.
The country Director for SKY Girls Kenya Svetlana Polikarpova highlighted the urgency behind the story line.
“The reality on the ground is stark since sexual pressure often comes from much older men. With one in six girls becoming a victim of sexual violence before age 18, we could not ignore this. PAA equips girls with the knowledge and the lingo to recognise manipulation and speak up to a trusted adult,” she began.
“Our goal with season 4 was to turn harrowing statistics into survival skills across some of the most pressing issues including contraception, peer pressure and vaping as well as sexual coercion.”
For the first time, the series explicitly addresses paedophilia and the abuse of power that leaves young girls vulnerable.
By showing how grooming can occur within familiar and trusted environments, the series aims to equip both teens and caregivers with the knowledge to identify warning signs and take action.
The series also seeks to spark dialogue among schools, parents, and guardians.
By providing relatable scenarios and a safe entry point into difficult conversations, PAA encourages communication between teens and the adults in their lives.
Norah Mogismo, a 19 year old SKY Girl who contributed to the story development, said the season resonated deeply with her.
“The storyline felt really real because I’ve seen it happen, people I know have been victims of paedophilia. I related most to the scene where Abura (the leading character) opened up to her teacher. It showed me that if she had that opportunity and took it, other girls could also speak out," Mogismo said.
"It tells every girl that your voice matters. PAA empowers us, giving us the confidence and the words we need to break the silence.”
The form 3 student from Moi Girls added that the scenarios are just like the things they go through as girls every day while noting that it felt real and showed her step by step how she can handle such situations better.
The event brought together government representatives, educators, youth advocates, influencers, and partners who engaged in a moderated discussion about the series.
A psychologist at a Kenyan NGO Usikimye, Diana Akinyi said the new season of PAA is not just a story but the daily reality in their offices.
“Paedophiles are not monsters lurking in dark alleys; they are normal people close to us often trusted individuals. They groom, operate in familiar environments, and they prey on emotional vulnerability,” Akinyi said.
She added that the show is critically important because it teaches parents and caregivers to be vigilant and curious about their children's behaviour.
“It empowers the child to know that their safety is paramount. We must call this what it is: paedophilia, and this series is what society needs to address the danger that is often hiding in plain sight,” Akinyi further said.
Produced by an all women team, PAA Season 4 ensures that every frame reflects a genuine understanding of the teenage girl experience.
The cast includes Mwende Kingori, Brian Ogolla, Peter Kamau, and Maureen Muthoni.
PAA Season 4 is now publicly available on the SKY Girls Kenya YouTube channel, offering teens across the country a resource to learn, relate, and speak up about challenges they face.
