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Boda boda riders in Rukungiri have been urged to adopt financial discipline, set clear development goals, and hold leaders accountable if they are to overcome poverty and improve their livelihoods.
This call was made by Moses Muramira, the Director of Moses Investments Rukungiri, during the launch of the Nyabikuku Boda Boda Association, which is soon transitioning into a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO).
Muramira highlighted the economic potential of boda boda riding, describing it as a “money-making job” that only requires proper financial management and focus.
He challenged the riders to go beyond mere daily earnings and instead invest in long-term development, noting that motorcycles can serve diverse purposes such as trading and transporting agricultural inputs — a strategy that could uplift entire communities.
Nyabikuku Boda Boda Association Chairperson Kakuru Julius shared the group’s humble beginnings, recalling that they started in 2018 with a single motorcycle donated by President Museveni. Since then, their savings have allowed them to acquire tents and plastic chairs to strengthen the association.
Kakuru revealed that the association has saved over 30 million shillings and is now planning to offer loans to help members acquire motorcycles — a move aimed at boosting self-employment and financial independence. However, he cited poor road infrastructure as a major obstacle and urged the government to boost road funding to improve mobility and economic activity.
Adding his voice to the occasion, Rujumbura MP aspirant Arinaitwe Frank Rukanirwa commended boda boda riders for their role in sustaining the transport sector and creating jobs for many Ugandans. He advised them to uphold discipline and trust, as they interact with diverse people in their daily work.
On the issue of poor roads, Rukanirwa challenged the electorate to be more discerning in choosing leaders, emphasizing the need for competent individuals who can lobby effectively and uplift people’s standards of living.
