[File, Standard]When a boda boda rider crashes, survival is only the first battle. Known as boda boda, piki piki, or bajaj in East Africa or okada in West Africa, motorcycle riders are among the most exposed road users. "I was unconscious, but my fellow boda boda riders took me to the hospital; some waited until I regained consciousness.”Doctors later informed him that both his hands were fractured. At the National Transport and Safety Authority, road safety manager Samuel Musumba says accidents involving boda boda riders are often caused by speeding, overloading and failure to wear helmets. For boda boda riders, insurance is meant to be a safety net.

Source: Standard Digital January 30, 2026 16:20 UTC