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Governor Ochilo Ayacko mulls plan to offer financing to boda boda riders

Governor Ochilo Ayacko speaks during the opening of an NCBA bank branch in Migori town on September 15, 2023. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko has unveiled plans to collaborate with financial institutions to provide accessible financing for motorbikes in a move aimed at improving the livelihoods of boda-boda riders in the county and safeguarding them from predatory loan sharks.

Speaking at the inauguration of the NCBA bank branch in Migori town, Governor Ayacko highlighted the pressing need to address the challenges faced by boda-boda riders in the region.

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