County Government of Laikipia

The Boda Boda industry is a huge economy in Laikipia, even surpassing that of the matatu. The realization of this made various interested individuals mechanize the industry to be more organized, official, and importantly have sanity - Nanyuki Boda Boda Sacco (Nabosa).

This group was formed in 2009 and registered as a Sacco after two years, only accommodating Boda Boda riders by then.

Ten years later, the Sacco brags of having a membership of close to a thousand and helped many become self-reliant in their daily activities.

Currently, we have 917 active members. Many of us started as employed riders but we have grown to have our own motorbikes, some have cars and even plots - courtesy of Nabosa Sacco.said Patrick Maina, the Sacco treasurer.

Others have managed to educate themselves and their loved ones through the same Sacco. At least 300 people have directly benefitted from the loans offered by Sacco to do business and upgrade their living standards.

I always had a dream of owning land in Nanyuki but the land was expensive and my bodaboda riding business was not paying that much. But courtesy of Nabosa Sacco, not only have I managed to buy land here but also educated myself and my wife. Moses Njoroge, the Sacco's vice chairperson said.

The secret with this Sacco is taking their work seriously and prioritizing customer satisfaction. Unlike in some other areas where the riders are seen as thugs and unfocused, Nabosa has changed the narrative in the county to be emulated.

Nabosa uses unique strategies to run the entity such as partnering with other like-minded organizations to expand their scope. They are computerizing their systems to be up-to-date because of the changing technology.

The Sacco now is not limited to the riders only but accommodates other traders including hawkers, matatu drivers and conductors, and hairdressers.

Dividends from this Sacco are also attractive as they offer their loans at a 10 percent rate, but can get other loans as a Sacco at six percent.

The county revolving fund has been a boost to this entity through providing Ksh. 5 million loans in total as the the organization has a good name for timely repayment.