By sinotrackhowo.com | April 3, 2026
In January 2026, CFAO Mobility Kenya — the country's largest Sinotruk (HOWO) distributor — formally handed over 32 brand new Sinotruk-NX prime movers to Africa Global Logistics (AGL), a leading multimodal freight operator with over 1,500 staff in Kenya. The delivery marks the latest chapter in a strategic relationship the two companies confirm has now exceeded ten years.
AGL has long served as CFAO Mobility Kenya's primary logistics service provider, managing vehicle distribution and supply chain operations across Kenya and East Africa. The new fleet injection is part of AGL's broader capacity expansion strategy targeting Kenya's growing trade, construction, and industrial sectors.
The official handover ceremony was attended by Arvinder Reel, Managing Director of CFAO Mobility Kenya, and Martin Mwangi, Country Managing Director of AGL Kenya. The 32 Sinotruk-NX prime movers are designed for long-distance transport, combining performance, fuel efficiency, safety features, and driver comfort.
The trucks will be deployed across AGL's East African logistics network, supporting freight movements along Kenya's key trade corridors including the Northern Corridor linking Mombasa to Uganda, Rwanda, and beyond. AGL will also gain access to CFAO Mobility's nationwide service infrastructure — covering spare parts, trained technicians, and authorised service centres — to maximise fleet uptime.
The Sinotruk-NX is Sinotruk's current-generation heavy-duty prime mover, positioned as an upgrade over the widely operated HOWO A7 series. It offers higher payload capacity, improved fuel economy, and enhanced driver ergonomics compared to earlier models. For a logistics operator running long-haul routes across East Africa's mixed road network, these factors directly reduce total cost of ownership and unplanned downtime — both critical performance metrics for AGL's operational model.
Suppliers such as Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd export this class of new-generation Sinotruk prime movers — including HOWO and NX series — directly from China to East African buyers, offering factory pricing for single-unit and fleet orders with CIF Mombasa delivery available. (Source: Sinotruk HOWO export market data)
CFAO Mobility Kenya MD Arvinder Reel stated the partnership with AGL is built on trust rather than transactional deals. "Today's handover reflects our mutual confidence in each other and our shared focus on reliability, efficiency, and service excellence," Reel said at the ceremony.
AGL Kenya Country MD Martin Mwangi described the acquisition as a strategic investment in capacity and workforce. "It strengthens our ability to support trade, create employment, and deliver integrated logistics solutions," Mwangi said, adding that the expansion supports the firm's goal of advancing safer and more sustainable operations across Africa.
The AGL handover is the latest in a series of moves by Sinotruk to deepen its foothold in Kenya, currently one of its most active African markets. In September 2025, Sinotruk Kenya Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) to assemble Sinotruk's commercial vehicles locally, aiming to cut delivery times and boost availability across the country. (Source: Techish Kenya, September 2025)
CFAO Mobility Kenya acts as the official distributor for Sinotruk (HOWO) and operates a network of 40 branches, dealerships, and authorised service centres across the country — infrastructure that underpins both the local assembly venture and large fleet transactions such as the AGL deal.
The AGL-CFAO deal signals sustained institutional demand for new Sinotruk prime movers in Kenya heading into 2026. For fleet operators and logistics businesses evaluating heavy-duty truck procurement, the transaction reinforces two key points: the Sinotruk-NX series is the model of choice for serious East African haulage operations, and after-sales infrastructure in Kenya is now mature enough to support large fleet commitments.
For buyers sourcing directly from China, Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd supplies brand new Sinotruk HOWO prime movers — including NX, A7, and standard HOWO series — with factory-direct pricing, full export documentation, and CIF Mombasa delivery support. Enquiries: bruce@alstonmotors.com
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