Wamatangi launches Kazi na Boda, Saccos to get up to Sh2m

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has started an empowerment programme targeting bodaboda riders across the county.

Under the programme dubbed “Kazi na Boda,” riders who have formed Saccos will each benefit from Sh2 million to boost their savings base, enhance loan facilities available to members, and support the establishment of income-generating activities.

Speaking in Gatundu on Thursday while issuing cheques to bodaboda Saccos from Ndarugu, Kiganjo, Kiamwangi, and Ngenda wards in Gatundu South Sub-County, Wamatangi said his administration plans to ensure that riders become self-reliant.

“Today, we have issued cheques to boda boda Saccos in Ndarugu, Kiganjo, Kiamwangi, and Ngenda wards, through the county’s Kazi na Boda programme to boost savings, expand loans, and support income-generating activities for riders. The programme is being implemented across all 60 wards and will see each Sacco receive up to Sh2 million depending on their respective membership,” said the governor.

He noted that the support will enable members to access bigger and more affordable loans for economic development, including purchasing their own motorcycles.

The governor added that the programme will also help riders avoid predatory borrowing from expensive online lenders that often trap many people in cycles of debt and poverty.

Under the initiative, each ward will receive Sh1 million to support registered bodaboda groups in the current financial year and another Sh1 million next year.

The programme will be rolled out across all wards in the county to ensure riders everywhere benefit.

“The bodaboda sector continues to provide thousands of young people with a reliable source of livelihood and an opportunity to participate meaningfully in the local economy. That is why we are supporting them,” said Wamatangi.

He said the support is being provided through targeted initiatives and structured programmes to ensure that those who benefit are registered in Saccos.

The governor noted that in 2024, his administration piloted the programme with Kimwi Boda Boda Sacco in Githurai, where the Sacco received Sh1 million to undertake various economic activities, including savings and credit services.

“The progress of Kimwi Sacco has been very impressive. When we started supporting them, they had an asset base of Sh9.9 million. By the end of December 2025, they had grown their asset base to Sh12.3 million, with savings standing at Sh1.78 million and loans issued to members amounting to Sh1.24 million,” Wamatangi noted.

“Through this support, we envision that boda boda transport cooperatives will strengthen their savings and credit activities, also known as table banking.”