Isuzu Breaks Ground For Ksh 3.1 Billion Parts Distribution Centre in Nairobi

Isuzu East Africa on 7th Aug. 2025 hosted Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, at its Nairobi plant for a high-level tour that culminated in the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art Ksh 3.1 billion parts distribution centre (PDC) in Lukenya, Machakos County.

The Cabinet Secretary was led by the Isuzu EA Chair of the Board and Managing Director, Ms. Rita Kavashe, alongside the company’s senior leadership. The visit began with a comprehensive overview of the company’s local assembly operations where Mr Kinyanjui engaged in an interactive session with the company’s leadership, followed by a tour of the Isuzu EA Plant.

The CS, Mr Kinyanjui, commended Isuzu EA for its continued investment in local automotive manufacturing and job creation, highlighting its role in advancing Kenya’s industrialization agenda and regional economic integration within the East African Community. “I am encouraged by Isuzu EA’s commitment to local assembly and value addition, which directly supports our government’s efforts to grow the manufacturing sector,” said Mr Kinyanjui.

The visit also featured a symbolic tree planting ceremony by the Cabinet Secretary at the Isuzu EA administrative headquarters, underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

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The visit culminated in the official groundbreaking of the new Isuzu EA Parts Distribution Centre in Lukenya, along Mombasa Road. The PDC is designed to enhance efficiency in genuine spare parts logistics and support the growing needs of dealers, stockists, mechanics and vehicle owners across the region.

Valued at a total investment of Ksh 3.1 billion, Ms Kavashe said the centre is part of Isuzu EA’s holistic business strategy to make genuine parts accessible through local outlets, thus enhancing the availability of quality automotive services in local communities. “This new facility is a key milestone in our strategy to expand after-sales support and improve service delivery to our customers across Kenya and beyond,” explained Rita.

After-sales solutions are critical because improper maintenance of the vehicle and use of counterfeit parts increases costs to vehicle owners and businesses, either through cancelled business contracts, delayed loans repayments, and extra costs in repair with the genuine parts. This centre will promote after-sales services by offering genuine parts, trained technicians, advanced tools, vehicle diagnostic equipment and standardised processes for professional servicing.

The PDC centre is part of Isuzu EA, reinforcing its shared commitment to advancing Kenya’s industrial growth and local enterprise development, guided by Isuzu EA’s five-year Medium Term Plan 2026-2030. Under this strategy, the company will be transforming into a Commercial Mobility Solutions Company, expanding beyond product offerings to deliver holistic, smart, and connected transport ecosystems.

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