Veronica Moraa Pickering

Veronica Moraa Pickering (born 1963) is a Kenyan-born-British social worker.

Life and work

Pickering was born in Kenya, moving to the UK with her parents at the age of 7.[1] She was the first African-born woman to be appointed as Air commodore in the Royal Air Force.[2]

In 2023, she held the position of High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire.[3]

In March 2024, following the retirement of John Peace, she was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Kenyan Woman Working for King Charles III Narates Struggles Moving to UK at 7 - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 2024-03-21. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  2. ↑ "Veronica Moraa: Rising above dyslexia to shine in UK army". Daily Nation. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  3. ↑ "504 Squadron Honorary Air Commodore Appointed New High Sheriff Of Nottinghamshire". Royal Air Force. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  4. ↑ Aginnah, Paul (2023-12-07). "King Charles appoints Veronica Moraa Lord-Lieutenant in UK". The Eastleigh Voice News. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  5. ↑ "Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire: 6 December 2023". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
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