- A Facebook group uniting truckers in Kenya celebrated a determined Kenyan woman working in the industry
- Going by Lioness Kahuari on social media, the inspirational trucker captured her journey across the region
- Many women said they felt inspired by her, with some sharing the work they do in male-dominated sectors
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A Kenyan woman has inspired netizens for working in a male-dominated industry.
Long-distance female driver inspired Kenyans
The lady, going by Lioness Kahuari on TikTok and Facebook, is a long-distance truck driver.
Kahuari drives a 22-wheeler truck across borders to other East African countries, including Rwanda.
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The driver recently posted a TikTok video showing her behind the wheel at the Rwanda border crossing.
Kahuari was celebrated by her male counterparts in a truck drivers’ Facebook forum and on TikTok.
A trucker shared a photo of Kahuari beside her, calling fellow truckers to recognise her.
“Hello, comrades. I hope you are well. Let us congratulate this Kenyan baby girl who is trucking all the way from Mombasa to Rwanda,” Samuel Meja wrote.
The post attracted a flurry of comments as netizens congratulated Kahuari, with numerous ladies admitting that she inspired them.
Suzy Bet:
“That's awesome! Congratulations!”
Kathy Kosh:
“Congratulations. I would be in her league if I found someone to hold my hand. Her self-belief is inspiring.
Alex Mwania:
“Hahaha, congrats, that is my route.”
Clintn Di Mirchi:
“Big up to this woman. Is she the one who once worked at Swan Carrier Logistics?”
Alinzer Ali:
“Congratulations, and keep the fire burning.”
lucysampaire0:
“When I see this, I feel happy. I am also a plant operator. Good job, girl. Women should wake up.”
The outpouring of support caught Kahuari’s attention, and she appreciated the love.
“Wow, thanks, dear comrades. God bless you, Samuel Meja and others.”
Meet Lydiah, the manual truck driver
In other news, a Kenyan woman named Lydiah learned to drive with a manual pickup and later upgraded to a lorry carrying 8 tonnes.
The driver with two years of experience shared what it was like driving a commercial lorry on Kenyan roads.
Many Kenyans found her story quite inspirational, saying it was a testament to women's strength.
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