Caetano and Renault have entered into a partnership for the distribution of the latter’s trucks in the Kenyan market.

Caetano and Renault have entered into a partnership for the distribution of the latter’s trucks in the Kenyan market.

The collaboration was officially announced at an event held at Caetano Kenya’s showroom.

Renault Trucks has introduced the all-new 13L engine truck to expand its fleet portfolio in Kenya. These trucks come equipped with a more powerful engine brake for enhanced safety and a broader maximum torque range, improving their hill start performance.

Pedro Campos, managing director of Caetano Kenya, highlighted the company’s commitment to this partnership by investing in stock acquisitions and establishing a dedicated Renault Trucks workshop at their Mombasa Road facility. They’ve also set up a robust aftersales division to ensure high-quality and efficient service delivery, with a focus on increasing the durability and profitability of customer fleets.

Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen expressed enthusiastic support for this groundbreaking partnership, emphasizing its potential to revolutionise the transport and logistics sector in Kenya, aligning with the vision for a more efficient and sustainable transportation network.

Renault Trucks Vice President for Africa and LAPAC, Cyril Barrile, expressed optimism about the positive impact of the Renault Trucks franchise on the Kenyan transport industry, offering a wide range of new and used trucks suitable for various applications, including distribution, logistics, heavy construction, and long-distance transportation.

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