KMTC Continues to Build Capacity of Bodaboda Riders with Emergency Response Skills Across the Country
Recognizing the critical role bodaboda riders play as first responders in accident and emergency situations, the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has continued to empower them with lifesaving emergency response skills.
In collaboration with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the National Police Service, and Nairobi County, KMTC today trained bodaboda riders from all 17 sub-counties of Nairobi at the KMTC Nairobi Campus Nursing Hall.
The training equipped the riders with essential skills including fracture management, choking response, bleeding control, airway management, convulsion management, and infection prevention and control.
So far, a total of 200 riders have been trained at Nairobi Campus, 200 at Mathari Campus, and 100 at Karen Campus, adding to the more than 10,000 bodaboda riders already trained across the country.
Speaking during the training, KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kelly Oluoch reaffirmed the College’s commitment to safeguarding lives, noting:
“Your safety comes first. At KMTC, we are committed to empowering communities with skills that make a difference during emergencies.”
Dr. Oluoch further announced that KMTC has opened its doors to the riders’ children by providing them with application guidelines to join KMTC campuses across the country. This move, he explained, not only empowers riders with lifesaving skills but also creates opportunities for their families to pursue health training and contribute to Kenya’s healthcare workforce.
With bodaboda transport forming a vital part of daily mobility in Kenya, the training strengthens their role as immediate responders in road accidents and emergencies. Their quick interventions, such as alerting authorities and providing first aid, have proven instrumental in saving lives.
Other key guests at the event included Dr. Andrew Kiplagat, Director Roads Safety at NTSA; Samson Kigen, Engineer and Nairobi County Deputy Director for Public Transport; as well as the Nairobi County City Executive Committee Member for Mobility and Works. Their presence underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration in building community resilience and safety.
