Boda Boda and Tuktuk riders endorse Sonko

By Elijah Odanga 

Dear Kenyans, we are gathered here today to introduce you to the

Boda Boda and Tuk Tuk Transport Cooperative Union of Kenya, a national unity of over 35 transport associations, over 

410 transport saccos, and countless welfare groups across the 

country.

The informal transport sector, representing over 2.3 million Boda 

Boda and Tuk Tuk operators across Kenya, has for long been

represented from a divided front giving opportunity to 

incompetent factions to speak for us leading to us not realizing 

the full gains of our transport economic activities.

As more transport groups continue to join us, with the aim to 

promote the social, economic and security interests of our 

members.

The Union shall;

1. Act as the official representative body of boda boda and tuk 

tuk operators, coordinating activities and engagements with 

members.

2. Facilitate digital registration of all operators and promote 

the adoption of systems to curb theft and insecurities in our 

Country.

3. Organize members into structured Saccos and Associations 

for better financial management and economic 

empowerment.

4. Maintain order and discipline amongst operators by 

enforcing operational standards and codes of conduct.

5. Support the Patron in implementing sectoral reforms and 

advocating for riders’ rights.

As a Union of sober formations, we strongly re-affirm our 

unwavering confidence and support to His Excellency Governor 

Mike Mbuvi Sonko as he assumes his role as our chosen Patron.

Recently, we entered into a Memorandum of Understanding 

(MoU) with H.E Sonko to allow him take lead of the following 

strategic tasks for the benefit of our members:

1. Champion the Rights and Welfare of Boda Boda & Tuk Tuk 

Operators

2. Provide Strategic Leadership and Representation

3. Strengthen Financial and Economic Empowerment

4. Promote Safety and Training Programs

5. Enhance Social and Welfare Programs

6. Encourage Innovation and Technological Growth

7. Lobby for Increased Government Support

8. Strengthen Union Representation

Our collective decision to have H.E. Sonko as our Patron was 

reached after extensive consultations among legitimate leaders from all 47 counties and all 8 regions of Kenya. We chose him 

because of his proven track record in championing the rights and 

welfare of boda boda and tuk tuk operators.

We categorically condemn the falsehoods and propaganda being 

spread by an illegitimate group and its self-proclaimed 

leadership. This outfit has no authority or mandate to speak on 

behalf of the millions of hardworking boda boda and tuk tuk 

operators across Kenya. Their recent desperate attempts to 

discredit our Patron and mislead the public are baseless, 

malicious, and will not see the light of the day.

This Union marks a new chapter in the growth and 

empowerment of Boda Boda and Tuk Tuk operators in Kenya.

We are therefore confident that under the leadership of H.E Mike 

Mbuvi Sonko as Patron, the Union will effectively represent our 

interests, drive reforms, and ensure a brighter, safer, and more 

prosperous future for all riders and operators in the country.

 “One Voice, One Union, One Future”

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