Car & General (Trading) Limited, in partnership with TVS Motor Company and The Nyeri National Polytechnic, inaugurated the TVS Motorcycles Training Center at The Nyeri National Polytechnic, enhancing technical skills for Kenya’s two-wheeler industry.
The new 225-square-metre facility aims to provide specialized training in motorcycle technology, repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and emerging mobility solutions. Valued at over USD 30,000, it features a modern 30-seater classroom and various training equipment, supporting the development of skilled technicians in the sector.
New Training Center Enhances Motorcycle Skills in Kenya
The TVS Motorcycles Training Center is designed to equip students and industry practitioners with practical skills necessary for the motorcycle sector. This initiative is expected to empower learners with marketable skills that can lead to employment as certified technicians or the establishment of motorcycle repair workshops.
Kenya’s two-wheeler economy plays a crucial role in national development, encompassing various services such as transport, delivery, and logistics. It is estimated that more than 2.5 million Kenyans depend on this sector for their livelihoods, contributing approximately KSh 660 billion annually to the economy.
Investment in Kenya’s Mobility Ecosystem
George Rubiri, General Manager of Car & General, highlighted the center as a vital investment in the future of Kenya’s mobility ecosystem. He emphasized the growing need for professionally trained technicians as the motorcycle industry evolves into a significant economic sector.
Pradeep Chaurasiya from TVS Motor Company stressed that skills development is essential for sustainable industry growth. The Training Center will provide learners with access to modern motorcycle technologies and industry-relevant knowledge.
Next Steps for the Training Center
- Ongoing collaboration between industry and academia to strengthen technical education.
- Focus on supporting local manufacturing within the mobility sector.
- Enhancing the competitiveness of Kenya’s mobility economy.
The new training center aims to bridge the skills gap in Kenya’s motorcycle industry.
