Dubbed ‘’rolling stock maintenance workshop’’, the passenger coaches and freight wagons are inspected, repaired and maintained on regular basis; in a procedure known as preventative maintenance. ''We have continuously played our role of ensuring safety through regular maintenance and inspection on freight wagons,’’ Murithi, said. As a further measure to protect the health of staff working during the pandemic, the company provided accommodation at work premises as well as quality meals. For instance, Afristar has continuously provided technical skills transfer opportunities through daily training, practical operation training and flexible online training and examination. Indeed, during the pandemic period, the rolling stock maintenance workshop has had tremendous achievements regarding the safety and training of the available staff.

Source: The Star June 07, 2020 08:48 UTC