{"id":12750,"date":"2026-06-05T20:35:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=12750"},"modified":"2026-06-05T20:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:35:17","slug":"bungoma-boda-boda-operators-urged-to-uphold-discipline-and-professional-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=12750","title":{"rendered":"Bungoma Boda Boda Operators Urged to Uphold Discipline and Professional Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Nelly Juma<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bodaboda operators in Bungoma County have been urged to prioritize driving training in order to enhance their skills and improve the transport sector as a whole. The call was made as part of efforts to ensure safer and more efficient services for the public.<\/p>\n<p>The operators were also encouraged to maintain high levels of discipline in their daily operations, which is seen as key to improving the image and performance of the sector.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after elections held in Marakaru-Tuuti Ward, leaders present at the event emphasized the need for cooperation with senior government officials in order to strengthen service delivery to the community.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12749\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260605-WA0145-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260605-WA0145-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260605-WA0145-696x402.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260605-WA0145.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wycliffe Wasike\u2019s Remarks<br \/>\nLeaders at the meeting further stressed the importance of unity and teamwork among boda boda operators, noting that cooperation is essential for the growth and development of the sector.<\/p>\n<p>On his part, Frederick Wanyonyi, who had vied for the chairmanship position, congratulated the elected chairman and urged him to uphold unity by considering advice from others and leading without bias.<br \/>\nRemarks by the Elected Chairman<\/p>\n<p>The newly elected chairman called on fellow operators to maintain discipline, avoid drug abuse, and uphold professionalism in their work. 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