Kenyans advised to use rail during Christmas holiday season

[John Ashworth]

CS Murkomen roots for rail transport

CS Murkomen has advised Kenyans to make use of rail transport this season, noting that it was cheaper, safer and convenient. “Rail transport will reduce pressure on the road and carries more people and goods than a bus, truck or a matatu and is not prone to accidents. Your goods too are safer and you can easily monitor their movement when you transport them by rail,” the CS said. Murkomen was however quick to add that this is not meant to phase out trucks from our roads as he said the two transport systems complement each other and help in creating employment...