KBL Head of Sales Nairobi, Joseph Kagigite, Anthony Wainaina CEO, Ponty Pridd Holding Ltd, PS Gender & Affirmative Action Veronica Nduva and Stella Mputhia, HR Director Ponty Pridd Holding during the launch of She Delivers Program whose aim is to bridge gap in the women in the logistic & transport sector in Kenya.
Ponty Pridd Holdings a transport and logistics company that specializes in both Long and short-distance haulage for local and export destinations, long-distance operations as well as Cross Border Transit services has launched a women tailored program dubbed 'she delivers' seeking to bridge the gap of women in transport industry.
Speaking at the launch of She Delivers Program at Ponty Pridd Holdings Limited, Gender and affirmative PS Ms Veronica Nduva said that transport sector create barriers to encouraging women to join and retaining women already in the industry which is traditionally been regarded as no place for a woman.
She Delivers is an internship program aimed at bridging the gender gap in the industry. This program will train 80 women annually (6 month internship program for 20 interns per cycle, churning out 80 per year) as they navigate their careers in the dynamic world of transport and logistics.
Ponty Pridd aims to provide aspiring women professionals with the guidance, knowledge, and opportunities they need to excel in a traditionally male-dominated field according to Anthony Wainaina, CEO of Ponty Pridd Holdings the program is set to kick off on 21st September 2023 and will continue to operate on an annual basis. Ponty Pridd Holdings invites all interested parties, including potential mentees, mentors, and industry stakeholders, to join hands in supporting this vital initiative.
