CFAO Mobility Kenya has delivered 12 Sinotruk H2 trucks to Grain Industries Limited in Kenya, expanding a fleet arrangement the companies say is intended to strengthen last-mile distribution for the manufacturer’s products. The handover took place on April 14, 2026, according to a press statement issued by CFAO Mobility Kenya.

Grain Industries said the new trucks were awarded to top-performing distributors as part of its distribution and logistics strategy. The recipients listed in the statement were Sifa Distributors, Khetia Drapers Limited, Aditya Wholesalers Ltd, Maguna Andu Wholesalers, Kanini Haraka Enterprises Limited, Pramukh Cash & Carry Limited, Sam West Distributors Limited, Mahadev Drapers Limited, Mt Kenya Wholeseller Traders Ltd, Gilani`S Distributors Ltd, Ouru Super Stores and Kailashnath Enterprises.

The transaction adds to a growing trend among Kenyan manufacturers and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chains to invest in dedicated transport capacity and distributor enablement as firms seek to reduce delivery lead times, widen reach beyond major towns, and improve product availability in upcountry retail markets.

In its statement, CFAO Mobility Kenya said the handover reflected its role in supporting business continuity and efficiency by strengthening Grain Industries’ logistics capacity through “tailored transport solutions.” The company did not disclose the value of the trucks; as a result, the total investment could not be independently converted into Kenyan shillings.

Arvinder Reel, Managing Director at CFAO Mobility Kenya, said the company’s involvement goes beyond vehicle supply. “CFAO Mobility Kenya goes beyond vehicle supply to actively support client-led value chain strategies by delivering reliable transport solutions that enhance efficiency, uptime, and distribution reach to their customers,” Reel said. He added that “the partnership with Grain Industries Limited will ensure that they expand sustainably within their respective competitive markets.”

Grain Industries Limited, which markets the Ajab brand, produces wheat flour products including All Purpose Home Baking, Chapati and Mandazi variants, as well as maize flour, according to the statement. The company positioned the additional trucks as a way to support distributors to reach end consumers more efficiently.

Sharuq Sokwalla, Managing Director at Grain Industries Limited, said the deal builds on an earlier fleet relationship. “Grain Industries Limited have previously benefited from a long-standing partnership with CFAO Mobility, having been supported with a fleet of Hino trucks. This collaboration has now expanded to include Sinotruk H2 trucks, which are expected to be efficient, durable, and operational reliability needed to empower our distributors to reach the end consumers,” Sokwalla said.

For Kenya’s commercial vehicle market, the delivery signals continued competition among truck brands and assemblers seeking footholds in fleet procurement tied to FMCG and manufacturing distribution. Fleet decisions in this segment are often driven by financing terms, after-sales service coverage, parts availability and vehicle uptime—factors that can affect distributor productivity and total cost of ownership.

CFAO Mobility Kenya said it operates a network of 40 branches, dealerships and authorised service centres across the country, providing after-sales support across its portfolio, including Sinotruk (HOWO), Hino and other brands.

Looking ahead, industry watchers will likely track whether Grain Industries expands its distributor fleet programme further, and whether other manufacturers replicate similar incentive-led vehicle handovers to strengthen last-mile delivery performance amid competitive retail and wholesale distribution conditions.