1.     BODA BODA RIDERS EQUIPPED WITH LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY RESPONSE SKILLS

The College has launched a groundbreaking training initiative for boda boda riders on November 28, 2024, bringing together 100 riders from across Machakos County. The program is designed to equip the riders with essential emergency response skills, enhancing their ability to save lives within their communities.

Boda boda operators, known for their accessibility and swift response during emergencies, play a pivotal role in providing timely interventions for accident victims. Recognizing this, KMTC partnered with Bystanders Emergency Response to deliver comprehensive training. The participants were trained in critical areas, including road user safety, infection prevention and control, bleeding management, helmet removal, airway management, chest compressions, splinting, lifting and carrying techniques, and choking response.

This initiative, the first of its kind for both KMTC and boda boda riders, is expected to significantly improve survival rates for individuals requiring emergency care in the community. It also serves as the premier activity under the KMTC@100 campaign, marking the beginning of a series of events leading up to the College’s centenary celebrations.

The event, which underscored KMTC’s commitment to community health, was presided over by Machakos Campus Principal Ms. Felistus Muinde, who was supported by Machakos Level 5 Hospital CEO Winfred Nzuki, Machakos Police Commandant Mr. David Ekiru, and Machakos Boda Boda Chairman Mr. Allan Musembi.

To further extend its impact, KMTC plans to roll out this life-saving initiative to other communities across the country as a way of giving back and reinforcing its role in enhancing community health and safety.