Comments on: My Bodaboda Motorcycle Excursion

By: Antony Kiarie

Antony Kiarie — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:49:45 +0000

Would love to know the number of bodabodas in Nairobi.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:03:38 +0000

I always wanted to do this! I’m heading back to Kampala next month; maybe I’ll get a chance….

By: HASH

HASH — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:57:33 +0000

@E-nyce – No helmets that fit. Plus, I had a big gash on my head from a run-in (literal) with a door frame, the hat was to keep the dust off.

By: E-Nyce

E-Nyce — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:43:29 +0000

Ahh, these beautiful little scenes bring back so many great memories.

Hash, no helmet?!

By: pragzz

pragzz — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:07:58 +0000

KICK @$$ Hers! Nice wheels (i usually get the non-motorized boda boda when I’m in town). Next time I come into town, we’re painting it red in that!

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By: Wayan

Wayan — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:58:43 +0000

Speaking of boda boda's, I recently interviewed a Ugandan boda boda taxi driver about his job hacking on the streets of Kampala. Amazing how happy he is with such little money.

By: Patrick from USA

Patrick from USA — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:06:39 +0000

I agree with Caleb. Tres cool. What a great adventure!

This is a great site. Keep it up.

Patrick
dutuschie@gmail.com

By: rob

rob — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:00:04 +0000

come ride some senkes with me in Juba. although its not actually recommended. too much dust, debri, and deadly car drivers.

By: Caleb Bell

Caleb Bell — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:13:37 +0000

What an adventure! I see you’ve lost none of you bartering skills. 500/= for the day?!
…cutting the bike off in the middle of nowhere and listening to the wind blow through the bush.
That line right there took me back!