Rivatex says ready to supply schools with face masks

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Rivatex East Africa Limited workers making face masks. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The Education ministry and Rivatex East Africa have inked a deal for mass production of child-friendly face masks for schools to help curb the spread of coronavirus, the Eldoret-based textile firm told Parliament yesterday.

Rivatex managing director Thomas Kipkurgat told the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee (PIC) that the ministry had already approved samples of the special personal protective equipment (PPEs) which are friendly to learners.

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