{"id":25933,"date":"2026-08-11T16:22:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T16:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/?p=25933"},"modified":"2026-08-11T16:23:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T16:23:38","slug":"kisumu-senate-hopeful-odumo-gives-boda-boda-riders-shelter-from-harsh-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/08\/11\/kisumu-senate-hopeful-odumo-gives-boda-boda-riders-shelter-from-harsh-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Kisumu Senate hopeful Odumo Gives Boda Boda Riders Shelter From Harsh Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boda boda riders in Seme Constituency, Kisumu County, have welcomed the construction of shelters at three trading centres, saying the facilities will protect them from harsh weather and improve their working conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shelters, built for boda boda and matatu operators, were launched by lawyer Fred Odumo Nying\u2019uro as part of an initiative aimed at supporting young people working in the informal transport sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The facilities are located at Wang\u2019 Arot, Reru and Alwala markets. Riders at the centres have traditionally worked in open spaces, leaving them exposed to rain, dust and strong sunlight as they wait for passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boda boda transport is an important part of Kisumu County\u2019s informal economy, providing employment and connecting rural communities where public transport services can be limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at the launch, Odumo, who is seeking the Kisumu senatorial seat in 2027, said the project was intended to support young people and improve the conditions in which they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Our young people are working hard to support themselves and their families. They deserve decent working conditions and an environment where they can grow their businesses,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odumo said the shelters were intended not only to protect riders from the weather but also to provide them with a more organised working environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The riders welcomed the initiative, saying they face a range of challenges despite their role in transporting people and goods across the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One rider said the shelters would be particularly useful during heavy rains and periods of intense sunshine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have been working in the open for a long time. When it rains, we have nowhere to shelter, and when the sun is too hot, we suffer. This shade will make our work easier,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another operator said boda boda riders should be recognised as an important part of the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJust like the Jua Kali artisans, we face many challenges in our work. We need leaders to recognise us and listen to our concerns,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260811-WA0016-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25935 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260811-WA0016-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260811-WA0016-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260811-WA0016-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260811-WA0016-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260811-WA0016-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260811-WA0016-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260811-WA0016-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260811-WA0016.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Kisumu senate aspirant lawyer Fred Odumo addressing boda boda riders in Seme Sub-county on Tuesday\/Photo: Christopher Oludhe.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The riders also called for greater government support, including access to affordable credit, training, safety measures, healthcare and better working facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rider at Reru Market said the sector provides a livelihood for thousands of young people who may otherwise struggle to find formal employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are not asking for free money. We want opportunities and support that can help us improve our businesses and provide for our families,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another operator urged the government to make youth empowerment programmes more inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe government should not neglect us because our work is informal. We are part of the economy and we contribute every day by transporting people, farm produce and other goods,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The construction of the three shelters comes as boda boda operators continue to play a significant role in Kisumu&#8217;s transport network, particularly in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The riders said the new facilities would provide protection from rain and direct sunlight while creating a more organised space for their daily activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They urged other leaders and stakeholders to support similar projects across the county, saying better working conditions would benefit the thousands of families who depend on the sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boda boda riders in Seme Constituency, Kisumu County, have welcomed the construction of shelters at three trading centres, saying the facilities will protect them from harsh weather and improve their working conditions. 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