Governor William Kabogo has urged bodaboda riders in the county to form and join saccos so that they can benefit from government loans.
Speaking when he disbursed Sh20 million Biashara Fund cheques to beneficiaries at Gatundu South Stadium on Thursday, the Governor said that through saccos operators can easily expand their businesses.
He stated that the national and county government is giving out loans which they (operators) can benefit from.
Kabogo said that many successful businesses depend on loans and credits. The Governor asked the County Assembly to come up with laws that will encourage savings among business people.
Kabogo at the same time said that bodaboda operators across the county will be trained on road safety and other skills.
He observed that the county is partnering with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to train bodaboda operators on road safety.
The Kiambu county boss also challenged marginalized groups in the county to utilize every opportunity being given to them for empowerment.
Kabogo said that his government has taken every step to empower marginalized groups.
“As county government we have taken every initiative to empower youths, women and persons with disabilities and it is upon them to ensure they utilize every opportunity we give to them,” said the Kiambu governor.
Kabogo also asked beneficiaries of the Biashara fund to start repaying their loans to help others too benefit.
He said that the county will increase the Uwezo Fund kitty from the current Sh300 million to 1 Billion in the 2016/2017 financial year.