How Martha Njeri is breaking barriers in automotive industry to represent Isuzu Kenya at global competition
Njeri recently earned an opportunity to represent the company at the Isuzu Grand Prix technical competition in Japan, bringing together technicians from approximately 34 countries to showcase their expertise. The post How Martha Njeri is breaking barriers in automotive industry to represent Isuzu Kenya at global competition appeared first on KBC Digital .
Martha Njeri, a Service Technician at Isuzu East Africa, is making waves in the traditionally male-dominated automotive industry by representing her company at the Isuzu Grand Prix technical competition in Japan. Njeri's journey into the automotive field began in 2014 when she enrolled in mechanical engineering at Kabete National Polytechnic, inspired by family members involved in the field.
After graduating in 2018, she pursued practical experience through industrial attachments and eventually joined Isuzu East Africa's Indentured Learners Programme in October 2021. This one-year initiative aimed to bridge the skills gap between technical training institutions and the automotive industry. Following the program, Njeri worked as a production technician for two years before transitioning into after-sales service as a technician.
Her breakthrough came at the Isuzu Grand Prix, where she emerged third overall among approximately 12 contestants in her category and the best female participant. The competition tested participants' technical knowledge, virtual failure diagnosis, and practical vehicle maintenance skills. Njeri's achievement is significant not only for her personal success but also as a symbol of progress in a male-dominated industry.
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