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West Pokot Boda Boda Association aims to enhance member livelihoods with shuttle acquisition

Sacco ReviewNovember 4, 2024November 4, 202402 mins

The West Pokot County Boda Boda Association has a vision of purchasing a shuttle (van) to boost the group economically from the revenue it will generate. Speaking to Sacco Review desk in Makutano town, the chairman of the association Mr. Augustine Tomunyo said that the main focus of the group members now is to uplift…

Watu Credit sponsors first aid training for Boda boda riders

Sacco ReviewNovember 22, 2023November 22, 202305 mins

Over 1,000 Boda boda and tuk-tuk operators have undergone training on road safety and self-first aid through a partnership between Watu Credit Limited, Trans Nzoia County Government and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The initiative dubbed ‘Tujenge Msingi’ seeks to reduce the fatality rates and injuries attributed to motorcycle accidents. Speaking while reopening…

Governor to assist Githurai Boda boda sacco start a petrol station

Sacco ReviewNovember 11, 2023November 11, 202303 mins

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has promised to support Boda boda operators in the county to start their own petrol station and a spare parts shop that will import their stock directly from China. “The population of Boda boda riders is five times that of matatu operators, and therefore their contribution in terms of the fuel…

County set to award compliant Boda boda Saccos

Sacco ReviewAugust 30, 2023August 30, 202302 mins

Uasin Gishu County Cooperatives and Enterprise Development Chief Officer Ruth Samoei has announced that her docket is working on a plan to award Boda boda Saccos operating within Eldoret Central Business District. Speaking during the donation of branded umbrellas and reflector jackets to 14 Saccos conducted by the county Department of Trade, Industrialization, Tourism, Cooperatives…

University of Embu sensitizes boda boda riders against drug and substance abuse

Sacco ReviewAugust 23, 2022August 23, 202204 mins

By Musyoka Kaleti The University of Embu students offered a one day free Drug and Substance Abuse Sensitization Programme for Boda Boda Operators to ensure the sector is free from drugs. The programme themed ‘Soba boda for a safe ride’ which brought together stakeholders from National Police Service (NPS), National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol…

Governor urges boda boda riders to form saccos

Sacco ReviewMarch 10, 201803 mins

By Our Reporter Busia Government seeks to have have all Boda Boda riders registered under saccos to enable them improve on their livelihood through the Co-operative Fund. Governor Sospeter Ojaamong said capacity to form a Sacco would assist them get loans to invest in profitable activities. Speaking to Sacco Review newspaper at the County headquarters,…