By Eyasu Zekarias

Kaki Motors, a company that has been involved in importing Isuzu vehicles manufactured by Japan Motors Limited for the past 20 years, has announced its new role as an agent and assembler in Ethiopia. The company recently inaugurated a factory in Alemgena, Sheger city of the Oromia region, at a cost of 450 million ETB. This factory serves as the first vehicle assembly, sales, agent, and manufacturer of Isuzu in Ethiopia.

Gebremichael Girmaye, the managing director of Kaki Motors, revealed to Capital that the assembly factory, sales center, and after-sales center cover an area of 20,000 square meters and required an investment of 450 million ETB. Additionally, 5 million dollars have been allocated for further investments.

During the launch on October 14, 2003, the managing director stated that the completed factory has the capacity to produce 2,500 trucks per year and will create job opportunities for over 750 individuals.

Established in 2003, Kaki Motors is engaged in various sectors, including export, import, manufacturing, transport, and service. Presently, the company operates four vehicle and five spare parts sales centers, along with three repair service centers. They also have a main spare parts storage and distribution depot in Awasa, with plans to open sales and repair centers in Diredawa, Bahir Dar, Jima, and Mekele in the near future.