[Source: The Standard, by Kepher Otieno]
Kenya Railways (KR) is set to hire 800 skilled and semi-skilled personnel for construction works of the old railway line from Nakuru to Kisumu, which is estimated to cost Sh3.8 billion.
Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga said the recruits will repair the meter-gauge railway, which is more than 100 years old.
“There will also be 440 servicemen from the National Youth Service. Engagements started gradually as from last week,” he told The Standard.
Mainga said the repair works are…
