A recent university graduate was among the few locals who landed employment opportunities following the launch of the Nairobi Expressway.
Brian Wenani, who graduated in 2020, landed a job as one of the ticketing staff members at Mlolongo toll station.
On Tuesday, November 29, Wenani disclosed that the opportunity to work at the elevated road running from Mlolongo to Westlands shaped his career and offered him skills that make him competitive in the job market.
After tarmacking before landing the job, the recent graduate is now familiar with advanced technology from China that is used to manage busy toll roads.
The experience can be used to manage other toll roads worldwide, including the Canadian Expressway.
Wenani mastered the art of ensuring a smooth traffic flow for all motorists on the elevated highway.
He also learned the modern technologies that monitor the traffic flow and help his unit realise a rapid response in case of emergencies.
"This is my first steady employment since I graduated from university in 2020, and my career development looks bright," he stated during an interview with China Daily.
"We are able to assist motorists whose vehicles break down or are involved in accidents within 20 minutes, which is not the case on other roads in the country," he said, observing that the expressway has become a popular route due to its high safety standards, another employee added.
Another toll attendant added that the Chinese company running Nairobi Expressway operations offered them competitive salaries that have transformed their lives.
"My Chinese colleagues have been really helpful in imparting knowledge so that I can be the best employee," he insisted.
Since its inception, the road had offered job opportunities to various individuals from different sectors. The travel time was also reduced from two hours to about 15 minutes.
