Tag Archives: Boda-Boda

New Boda Boda App to Boost Rider and Passenger Safety Nationwide Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Boda boda riders across the country are set to benefit from a new land loan scheme aimed at improving their housing and settlement conditions. The initiative is spearheaded by the United Boda Boda Riders …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPEPENDENT | A group of fathers from Kampala’s boda boda community have pledged to take a stand against sexual violence, particularly to protect young girls from exploitation. The commitment was made in Busega, a suburb of Kampala, during a special Father’s Day celebration organized by Fathers Arise, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Uganda’s bustling cities, boda boda riders weave through traffic, the heartbeat of the nation’s informal economy. These motorcycle taxis are more than just a mode of transport—they’re a lifeline for millions. But with rising fuel costs and growing environmental concerns, the shift to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In yet another move to empower riders nationwide, the BodaBoda Riders Cooperative Union on Wednesday unleashed several products to empower members that use the ride-hailing app, Union App. At a colorful event at Garden City in Kampala, Uganda’s top boda-boda cooperative officially launched Union …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed an appeal by Christopher Damulira a boda boda rider who was convicted of raping a 17-year-old girl in Gomba District whom he was transporting.  The Court, comprising Justices Christopher Gashirabake, Dr Asa Mugenyi, and John Mike Musisi, …

Gen Saleh hails Uganda’s Boda-Boda Industry as it charts path to formalization and economic sustainability at the National Leadership Retreat Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda’s vibrant yet largely informal boda-boda industry has taken a bold step toward formalization and economic empowerment with the successful hosting of the First National …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has urged government departments to lead the way by insuring their assets, not only to reduce risk but to propel insurance penetration in Uganda. The minister, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, says his ministry has most of its assets …

Study models how going electric could save lives Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Data collected by Makerere University Kampala scientists from a network of over 45 AirQo monitors in Kampala since 2018 indicates that overall, the city areas particulate matter levels are about five times over World Health Organisation guidelines. …

  Boda Boda Rider Declares 2026 Presidential Bid, Vows to End ‘Boda Economy’ Suffering Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 30-year-old Boda-Boda rider, Francis Mawejje, has declared his candidacy for Uganda’s presidency in the upcoming 2026 general elections. A graduate of Diplomacy and International Relations, Mawejje casts himself as …

Study models how going electric could save lives Kampala, Uganda | GABRIEL OKELLO | In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has over 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all vehicles. Boda bodas are crucial in …