Women in boda business cite harsh working conditions, stigma

Women in the boda boda industry in Kampala have called for improved road safety and greater protection for female riders, citing rising accidents, harsh working conditions and persistent stigma in the sector.
 
The concerns emerged during a Mother’s Day engagement in Kampala on Sunday, where members of the Twezimbe Women Boda Boda Association said female riders continue to face challenges ranging from reckless motorists and nighttime insecurity to discrimination in the male-dominated industry.
 
The association, which has more than 150 female riders, says many women have turned to boda…