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New health plan targets gaps in care for Boda Boda riders

A boda boda rider shakes hands with an official at the launch of a new health cover targeting riders. [Courtesy]

A low-cost health and accident cover targeting boda boda riders has been launched in Kenya as concerns grow over the high number of road injuries in the sector.

Boda boda operators play a key role in public transport and last-mile delivery across the country, but many remain without health insurance or financial protection despite being among the most exposed road users.

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