Seven women from Bamburi Cement’s Women on Wheels (WoW) programme, are among 37 truck drivers who have graduated from Isuzu East Africa’s Drivers Academy in Nairobi.

The fifth graduation ceremony saw the 37 truck drivers get certified during the significant programme, which is a collaborative effort between Isuzu East Africa and Bamburi Cement.

Isuzu East Africa MD Rita Kavashe says the driver certification collaboration is meant to enhance driving skills, increase employability, and strengthen road safety on Kenyan roads.

Speaking during the graduation ceremony, Kavashe lauded the graduates saying the academy trainings are set to improve customer experiences retention of Isuzu customers.

“Today marks a positive step forward for the Isuzu EA fraternity as we remain confident that the newly certified drivers - will indeed build on our commitment to provide reliable, efficient transport services to Kenyans,” said Kavashe.

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She says the training shows Isuzu EA’s pledge to build capacity of drivers in the transport sector and progressively fulfill its pledge of being the region’s trusted logistics partner.

Bamburi Cement Group CEO Mohit Kapoor revealed that the WOW programme launched in December 2021 had seen more than 30 women graduate to join the trucking profession.

Bamburi Cement MD Mohit Kapoor, truck driver Ann Wanjugu and Isuzu East Africa Chairman Hiroshi Hisatomi during the Isuzu EA Drivers Academy fifth graduation. PHOTO/COURTESY

“The private sector needs to attract more female drivers into the profession by treating them as capable and valued professional drivers,” said Kapoor.

He added: “We are committed to working with our partners to scale this initiative and close the gender gap in the driver profession as part of our sustainability programs under Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and Health, Safety and Environment Agenda.”

The Isuzu Drivers Academy was established in 2019 to properly train drivers on the right motoring values and in the process significantly boost ongoing road safety efforts in Kenya.