GIZ Country Director Bodo Immink at the Bodaboda Job Growth & Safety Project, with Head of Co-op Bank Foundation Dora Wauiru (right) and Sanjay Verma of Mark Holdings. [Courtesy]Co-operative Bank has partnered with a German development agency to enhance employment opportunities and safety of motorcycle riders. The foundation will be engaging the boda boda riders through their associations and groups, as well as owners of motorcycle fleets, women who run boda boda businesses and riders who operate electric and solar-powered motorbikes. Head of Co-op Bank Foundation Dora Waruiru said the boda boda sector has emerged rapidly to become a big channel for creating jobs and incomes, especially for young people. Co-op Bank Bancassurance will provide insurance underwriting services and training for the riders, mainly on the benefits of insurance.

Source: Standard Digital July 23, 2021 06:55 UTC