Yes, I’m a Lady Mechanic and I Love It

By Jackline Mwango Nyamboga

Six months ago, I was just another girl in Kenya with a dream and no real experience to back it up. I knew I wanted to be a mechanic—it has always been my passion but I lacked the confidence and hands-on training to say, “Yes, I can do this.” That’s why, when the opportunity came to join She Delivers, a leading women in logistics Kenya program by Ponty Pridd Holdings, I did not hesitate. I knew deep down this was my shot to step into the world I had been imagining.

The first time I wore my overalls and safety boots during logistics training for women, something changed in me. I felt so proud and powerful, like my superpowers had just been activated. That day, before I even turned a wrench, I already felt like an engineer. It felt incredible being a lady mechanic in a program designed for women empowerment in transport. That moment reminded me I belong here.

The euphoria of day one quickly wore off, and as exciting as the journey is, it’s not easy. Many times I have questioned myself can I really make it in this male-dominated logistics and transport field? Would I measure up to my peers? Could I handle the technical tasks? But little by little, job by job, I proved to myself that I could. I surprised myself more than once, dismantling the mental barriers I had set. Now, I walk into the workshop with my head held high, ready to take on any task—whether it’s engine work, diagnostics, or fleet servicing. That self-doubt is behind me now.

On the hardest days, when I feel overwhelmed, I remind myself why I started. This is my passion. I want to understand vehicles inside and out, keep learning, and keep growing because being a mechanic in the She Delivers program isn’t just what I do; it’s part of who I am.

One of the biggest game-changers has been learning about emotional intelligence, personal branding, and professional conduct—essential skills for female drivers Kenya and women in mechanical roles. I have grown so much in this program. Today, I am more confident, my self-esteem has risen, and I believe in myself in ways I never did before.

To any young woman in Kenya who is scared to take that first step into logistics or transport, I say this: trust yourself. You are capable of more than you think. This logistics training for women will challenge you, but it will also change you. You will learn, grow, and walk out stronger ready for a career in the women in logistics Kenya movement.

One of the best parts of She Delivers is the sisterhood. We, as women in logistics, must have each other’s backs. We support, correct, and lift each other up not compete. That’s powerful, and it’s what makes She Delivers stand out in women empowerment in transport.

For me, She Delivers is more than just an internship it’s a movement. It empowers women like me to step into male dominated spaces with pride, skill, and zero apologies, shaping the future of women in logistics Kenya one graduate at a time.