President Jakaya Kikwete has presented ten new motorcycles worth 15m/- to an Arusha based motorcycle riders union been part of his fulfillment of promises made to the union back in November 2012.The hand over was done through the union’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (Saccos) popularly known as UWAPA.
Commenting, Arusha Regional Commissioner Magesa Mulongo who on behalf of the President, handed the motor cycles over at the weekend said riders of the bodabodas will go a long way in boosting the union members’ revenue generation.
He was however also keen to urge the beneficiaries to take road safety precautions and observe traffic rules.
He said although bodaboda related accidents have gone down, it is still important to ensure the operators have proper training, wear protective gear and observe all traffic rules.
The RC was also keen to urge for the systematic set up of designated parking stations for the bodabodas which at the moment, randomly park in search of clients.
UWAPA Saccos secretary Salvatory Massawe said the union has more than 2300 members but still has room for more and encouraged others to join and reap the many benefits.
The group’s Saccos Chairman Godlight Rugemarila, said the bodabodas have significantly contributed to government efforts in addressing youth unemployment and have employed thousands of youth over a very short span of time.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
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