Athi River bodaboda operators on Saturday benefited from a road safety training, geared towards reducing the number of bodaboda accidents in the area.
The training included receiving skills on road safety precautions together with the issuing of driver’s license to the qualified riders. It also taught riders how to protect themselves, together with their passengers, in case of an accident.
Speaking during the training Athi River CDF chairman Patrick Makau urged motorists to put the knowledge they gained into practice so as to help them realize their goals.
“CDF has taken the motorist business very seriously for the reason we have put aside Sh 5 million to sponsor their training,” said Makau.
Makau also expressed his concern over the Athi River youth where he urged them to take care of their lives.
“I urge youth in the bodaboda business to take advantage of the training so that they can achieve their dreams,” said Makau.
The road safety programme is funded by the Machakos County Constituency Development Fund.