The Chairperson of Entebbe Chamber of commerce, John Socrates Mugabi,has warned boda riders under their umbrella body Entebbe Division B Boda Association (EDIBBA) against engaging in any corruption tendencies. He made the remarks during the launch of Entebbe Division B Boda Boda SACCO.
He appealed to management of Entebbe Division ‘B’ to develop a policy that regulates SACCO operations .
He added as the chamber of commerce they’re ready to support the boda boda sector in addition to building capacities of boda boda riders .
The newly elected flag bearer for NRM Member of parliament for Entebbe Municipality, Hon. Steven Shyaka Gashaija, pledged to support the boda sector without discriminating anyone based on his or her political affiliation. He pledged to inject Shs. 400,000 in each boda stage in Entebbe Municipality.
The LC3 chairperson for Entebbe Division B, Richard Sekyondo, challenged managers of Boda Boda SACCO to exercise high level of transparency in managing SACCO funds. He also advised boda riders to respect their job and maintain good personal hygiene.
The Patron of Entebbe Division ‘B’ Boda Boda SACCO, Stanley Namayirira Kapere, urged SACCO managers to be careful with the SACCO funds and also to desist from any temptations that may tempt them to swindle the SACCO funds.
The Chairperson of Entebbe Division ‘B’ Boda Association (EDIBBA) , Joseph Katunguka , pledged to lobby for more funds for their boda boda SACCO. He added that the Boda Boda SACCO is so crucial for boda riders and will benefit them to create wealth for themselves.
