Isuzu opens Sh3.1bn spare parts hub in Lukenya

Isuzu opens Sh3.1bn spare parts hub in Lukenya
(L-R) Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui; Machakos Governor H.E. Wavinya Ndeti, Principal Secretary for Industry, Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Isuzu EA Chair of the Board and Managing Director, Rita Kavashe, Isuzu EA Deputy Managing Director Isao Wada and Julius Ndegwa, Aftersales and Channel Development, Isuzu EA. Hon. Kinyanjui officially breaks ground for the new Ksh 3.1 billion Isuzu EA Parts Distribution Centre in Lukenya/courtesy

 

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 8 – Motor dealer Isuzu East Africa has opened a Sh3.1 billion parts distribution centre (PDC) in Lukenya, Machakos County, aimed at boosting access to genuine vehicle parts and improving logistics across the region.

Located along Mombasa Road, the new facility is expected to serve dealers, stockists, mechanics, and vehicle owners, supporting the company’s aftersales support network.

Isuzu EA Chair and Managing Director Rita Kavashe said the centre aligns with the firm’s broader strategy to make genuine parts more accessible at the local level and enhance automotive service delivery.

“This facility is a key milestone in our efforts to expand aftersales support and improve service delivery across Kenya and beyond,” she said.

Investment, Trade, and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, who officiated the launch, lauded Isuzu’s investment in local automotive manufacturing, terming it a boost to Kenya’s industrialization and regional trade goals.