The spirit of “Twende Pamoja” – moving forward together – came alive on Friday, 10th July 2026, as customers, business partners, employees, and regional leaders gathered at the Dome, Masaki, Dar es Salaam, to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Al Mansour Auto Tanzania, Isuzu East Africa’s exclusive distributor in Tanzania. Held under the theme “Driving Five Years of Excellence […]
Isuzu East Africa handed over three ISUZU FVZ tippers and one UD Truck to Lake Zone Construction Company in a transaction valued at KSh 57 million, marking another milestone in the company’s growing partnership with one of Kenya’s emerging construction firms. Receiving the vehicles at Isuzu EA’s Customer Care Centre, Alphan Iragwa, Founder and CEO of Lake […]
On Monday, 2nd February 2026, Isuzu East Africa launched the locally assembled ISUZU mu-X SUV at Mombasa Road plant, marking a milestone in Kenya’s industrialisation. Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, reaffirmed government support for the automotive sector through job creation, innovation, local content, and policies such as the National […]
In September 2025, Isuzu East Africa will mark a golden milestone, 50 years of assembling vehicles in Kenya. This is more than an anniversary. It is a celebration of the journey we’ve walked together, the milestones achieved, and the shared progress we’ve driven with Kenyans since 1975.
The Isuzu World Technical Competition – LCV Division is a prestigious biennial event that brings together top technical talent from across the Isuzu global network. More than just a skills assessment, the competition aims to inspire and motivate technicians to continuously improve their expertise and elevate the quality of Isuzu service worldwide. This year’s event, […]
On Tuesday, 20th May 2025, Isuzu East Africa hosted a delegation from the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin, as part of their International Business Immersion Program. The visiting group, comprising 29 Executive MBA students from the Austin, Dallas, and Houston campuses, along with two faculty members and two program coordinators, was warmly welcomed at the Isuzu EA Training Centre
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
The panelist (L-R) David Lawrence, Standard Charter Bank, Associate Principal Marketing in charge of partnerships and sustainability; Dr Fred Wasike, Isuzu EA Director HR & Corporate Sustainability; Prof Nura Mohamed, Director General Kenya School of Government; Rita Kavashe, Isuzu EA Chair of the Board & MD; Kennedy Karisa, Secretary General, Truckers Association of Kenya; Paulina Nzisa Lanco, Rugby Africa EXCO Member and Chair Women’s Rugby Advisory Committee and moderator Eric Latif during the Isuzu EA 3rd Sustainability Seminar.
23rd May 2026: A sea of green flowed through the streets of Nairobi on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as more than 100 employees from Isuzu East Africa joined thousands of participants in the Mater Heart Run 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Joined by their family members, employees turned up in large numbers to […]
On Saturday, 21 February 2026, the Sales and Marketing Division of Isuzu EA stepped beyond the workplace and into a space where hope is rebuilt and futures are reimagined. Led by Director Wanjohi Kangangi, the team visited Kwetu Home of Peace in Ruai, for a social impact engagement dedicated to restoring dignity, nurturing potential and […]
As ISUZU East Africa commemorates its 50th anniversary under the theme Isuzu Young, the organisation continues to nurture a holistic future generation through its STEM Education pillar within the Mentorship program. This commitment was exemplified during the Palmhouse Foundation Alumni Forum held on 20 December 2025 at Rabai Power Station in Kilifi. Fred Wasike, Chief Guest […]
A cool December morning in Komarok begins with quiet anticipation. Birds chirp among the mango trees at Dorothea Girls Rescue Center, but another sound fills the air, the excited chatter of girls awaiting a special visit. For 15-year old Maria (not her real name), this isn’t just another day. Today, strangers become champions, over 60 employees […]
On 29th November 2025, Isuzu East Africa reaffirmed its leadership in environmental conservation through a strategic, employee-driven afforestation initiative at Muumandu Hills in Machakos County. Implemented by the Isuzu East Africa Foundation, the company’s social investment arm, this initiative translates corporate sustainability values into tangible environmental and community outcomes. Over 150 employees participated in Phase […]
The Isuzu EA, UD Trucks team, led by Paul Gitau, Coast Regional Sales Manager, joined hands with Fujita Corporation, one of our valued fleet customers, our dealers Associated Motors and Ryce East Africa and the local implementing partner, Amani Mikoko Self-Help Group, in growing 2,000 mangrove seedlings along the Dongo Kundo Bypass area in Mombasa […]
1st November 2025: ISUZU employees returned to the Wanjerere Aberdares Forest for our second community service tree growing day this year, and the experience was powerful, memorable, and deeply impactful. Despite the cold, the mist, the rain, and the heavy mud, the spirit of everyone present remained unshaken. This was a demonstration of purpose lived […]
The cool Sunday morning in Nairobi came alive with energy and purpose as thousands gathered for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2025, held under the inspiring theme Run for a Reason. Among the runners stood the Isuzu Winning Team, proudly led by our Finance and Strategy Director, Charles Kariuki. With 144 participants out of 150 […]
4th October 2025: As ISUZU East Africa celebrates 50 years of excellence under the theme “50 Years Young,” the company is not only reflecting on its journey but also looking ahead to the next generation that will define its future. The word “young” captures the spirit of possibility, creativity, and innovation that ISUZU sees in […]
As ISUZU East Africa celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the company continues to reaffirm its commitment to conducting business in a sustainable manner, creating meaningful impact within society and empowering communities. In the spirit of caring for the environment, and ahead of Mazingira Day, a public holiday celebrated on 10th October to promote environmental […]
As Isuzu East Africa continues to commemorate its 50th Golden Anniversary, it also remains mindful of the communities that have stood alongside the company throughout its journey of growth. Recognizing them as key stakeholders in its story, the company is deliberate in extending its celebration beyond business milestones, reaching into the lives of the next […]
A moment of pride and purpose, the dedicated Isuzu mentors after a fulfilling mentorship program at
Karura Gardens, Githunguri. From left: Vilma Mwangi, Sandra Njagi, Bryan Mbugua, Dorah Kabillah, Sarah
Theuri, Faith Andati, Caroline Rono, and David Muraguri.
