Boda boda operators have revived their association and nominated businessman Ismail Khalif as patron.
The
Kenya Bodaboda Association
formed a year ago to
safeguard
the welfare of its members and boost their earnings
has been dormant, according to most of its members.
Khalif said the revamped association, comprising 25
saccos, will address issues affecting
bodaboda operators in the city.
Speaking at the Lunar Park in Nairobi on Tuesday, he said the new lobby group will protect the riders from harassment by county officials. He was with chairmen of saccos affiliated to the association.
"In the past, my members have been operating with nobody to
defend them against abuses from authorities like askaris of the Nairobi
county government. But from today we are here to defend them and ensure
that they make a decent income from their business and their profession
is respected," Khalif said.
