NAIROBI, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese heavy-duty truck manufacturer Sinotruk on Thursday launched its H2 light-duty truck and H3 medium-duty truck models in Kenya, with CFAO Mobility as a local distributor.

Sarfraz Premji, CFAO Mobility general manager for Sinotruk, told journalists in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the models are set to revolutionize the transportation industry because they offer higher payload capacities and larger fuel tanks, reducing the need for frequent refueling and enabling longer hauls, which would translate into overall fuel cost savings.

"With proven reliability and long-term durability, these trucks stand out as leading options in the light- and medium-duty truck categories," Premji said.

He noted that there is a rising popularity of Chinese trucks in the Kenyan market because they are designed to cater to Africa's road infrastructure.

Premji said that investing in Sinotruck by CFAO means that customers will be getting a truck that delivers everything crucial to their business, which is more power, efficiency, durability, comfort, and a reliable after-sales network across the country.

"The launch of these models will cater to both the last-mile delivery and the heavy load delivery in addition to long haulage," he said.

Alex Cui, Sinotruk sales manager for the Kenyan market, revealed that Chinese trucks are locally assembled in Kenya, a move that significantly reduces delivery time, improves product availability, and enhances after-sales support for customers across the country.

The launch came after Sinotruk International and Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers recently signed a memorandum of understanding that marked the beginning of a strategic collaboration to boost the local assembly of Sinotruk vehicles in Kenya. ■