Isuzu EA and UD Trucks Cement Partnership with Official Launch of Mombasa Facility

Mombasa

Isuzu EA in collaboration with UD Trucks Corporation hosted customers and business partners in Mombasa to a colorful launch of UD Trucks in Kenya on Saturday 14th December, 2024. The event also marked the official opening of the new UD Trucks Mombasa Service facility located at the Jomvu area in Mombasa.

Speaking at the event, Isuzu EA’s Chair of the Board and MD, Rita Kavashe, said that the partnership with UD Trucks will create synergies through technology transfer and promote job creation in support of the Buy Kenya, Build Kenya Vision. She later introduced the UD Trucks Kenya team led by General Manager David Were.

On his part, Mr Tetsuya Ikemoto, Director of the Board, and Managing Executive Officer, Isuzu Motors Ltd congratulated the Isuzu EA team for working hard over the years to build strong relationships and brand loyalty with customers in Kenya.

Mr Koichi Ito, Chairman of UD Trucks Corporation said that Isuzu EA was the right partner to deliver top notch products and comprehensive aftersales support to UD Trucks customers in the region.

Mourad Hedna, UD Trucks President for Middle East, East and North Africa region highlighted key features of UD Trucks models, including their fuel efficiency, innovative technologies and driver comfort.

In August 2024, Isuzu EA commenced the assembling of two UD Trucks models, the heavy-duty Quester and the medium duty Croner, at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) Plant in Thika.

The company has opened two dedicated UD Trucks service centers in Nairobi and Mombasa to support customer requirements in the region.

L-R: Tetsuya Ikemoto, Director of the Board and Managing Executive Officer, Isuzu Motors Ltd, Rita Kavashe, Isuzu EA’s Chair of the Board and MD, Koichi Ito, Chairman of UD Trucks Corporation and Hon. Dan Manyala, Mombasa County Executive Committee Member for Transport unveil a plaque to mark the opening of the UD Trucks facility in Mombasa.

Isuzu EA’s Chair of the Board and MD, Rita Kavashe introduces Isuzu EA General Manager, UD Trucks, David Were during the launch of the UD Mombasa facility

L-R: Mourad Hedna, President UD Trucks MEENA; Koichi Ito, Chairman of UD Trucks Corporation; Rita Kavashe, Isuzu EA’s Chair of the Board; Tetsuya Ikemoto, Director of the Board and Managing Executive Officer; Fabrice Gorlier, Senior Vice President International Sales at UD Trucks celebrate the roll out of the UD Trucks Quester model.