By The Mountain Journal
Gatanga NG CDF has facilitated the training of more than 1,500
boda boda operators in efforts to stop road accidents.
The youth were trained by
the experts after they made a plea to the area MP Ngugi Nduati to facilitate them
undergo training.
In collaboration with the police, the MP said the training
impacted the knowledge in various aspects especially in the transport sector.
The MP said they were trained by Kenya Red Cross on safety, and
all be issued with license as part of the empowerment programme.
“ The government has allocated millions of shillings to support youth
activities,” said the MP.
Photo/ Gatanga MP Ngugi Nduati
He urged the youth to form
youth groups to benefit from the facilitation from youth and uwezo funds initiated
by the government.
“ President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government has invested heavily on
the youth, thus no need for holding fundraisers in the villages,” observed the
MP.
Peter Muchemi, Gatanga Police Sub County Commander asked the riders to
observe the patient and shun taking the law into their hands.
The riders, he said play an important role in the community, thus
they should be part of the community policing initiative.
“ The police recognize the important work being done by the boda
boda riders as they penetrate inside the villages, thus need for information sharing,”
said Mr Muchemi.
The CDF has trained the
riders drawn from the six sub-counties.
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