Ponty Pridd Holdings launches 'She delivers' program aimed at empowering Women join Transport and Logistics industry

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KBL Head of sales Nairobi, Joseph kagigite, CEO Ponty Pridd Holdings Anthony Wainaina,  PS Gender and affirmative action Veronica Nduva and HR Director ponty pridd holdings Stella Mputhia during the launch 


NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 22...She delivers is an internship program aimed at bridging the gender gap in the industry as the program is set to train 80 women anually with 6 month internship program for 20 interns per cycle as they navigate their careers in the dynamic world of transport and logistics 

CEO Ponty Pridd Holdings Anthony wainaina said that there is need to diversity for driving innovation and progress in the transport and logistics sector

"She delivers, our women in transport and logistics program is a testament to our commitment to empowering women an we are excited to see the positive impact it will have on the industry" said Wainaina

"Logistics industry has traditionally been regarded as 'no place for women' with women been under- represented, a formation of a vibrant women in logistics association is needed to support more women to join the transport ecosystem"  said Veronica Nduva Principal secretary state department for Gender and Affirmative Action 

M.Ibrahim Abdi senior deputy secretary, state department of Transport said that the program is a commitment to increase women participation in the transport sector 

"This initiative will address the entry barriers and shattering the stereotypes that dominate this space and hinder their potential to excel , it will attract more female into the industry and ultimately create a space for them to thrive under a barrier of diversity, equity and inclusion" reiterated Abdi

Furthemore Ponty pridd holdings invites all interested parties including mentors and industry stakeholders to join hands in supporting the vital innitiative 

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