Women public service vehicle workers in Nairobi are being taught how to prevent Covid-19 transmission through a short message service (SMS) training programme. The platform provides clear and practical information on Covid-19 prevention to women matatu drivers, conductors, managers, stage attendants and touts. According to the survey, the women had problems like headaches due to loss of jobs, presence of children at home, rent, fear of Covid-19 and food insecurity. The lessons include an introduction to Covid-19, signs and symptoms, protecting oneself from Covid-19, government directives and the measures in place. A 2017 Flone Initiative baseline finding on female operators and commuters showed that 73 per cent of women in the PSV industry were conductors.

Source: The Star July 29, 2020 19:52 UTC