Over thirty women have benefitted from a partnership between ISUZU East Africa and cement manufacturer Bamburi in an initiative dubbed ‘Women on Wheels’.
The initiative seeks to enhance their driving skills, employability, and road safety.
ISUZU East Africa Managing Director Rita Kavashe noted that the partnership will build on the company’s commitment to providing Kenyans with reliable, efficient transport services.
She underscored the cardinal role played by skilled drivers in enhancing road safety.
On his part, Bamburi Cement’s Group CEO, Mohit Kapoor, observed that it was important to scale up the number of female drivers on Kenyan roads.
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Further, he noted that the e private sector needs to attract more female drivers into the profession by treating them as capable and valued professional drivers.
“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, “he said.
Since the beginning of the program in December 2021, over 30 women have graduated into the truck driving profession.
