By Joyce Namitala

“We can’t risk the lives of our people for the sake of business. Before the virus came, they were burden enough. Now with this virus, we can’t continue with the menace. The least they can do is keeping quiet for now and wait for the disease (COVID-19) to be over,” noted president Museveni last month .

After President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni turning down Boda-Bodas riders last month during his speech, on the COVID-19 situation in Uganda, many of these ninjas wept bitterly, wondering how they were going to survive in thisCOVID-19 season.

Many of them where very disappointed, prompting some of their leaders to call upon president to intervene in their situation.

“I was worried about Boda-Bodas because I was not sure we could find a solution. Our scientists have come up with a solution. The rider is already putting on a mask and put on a helm”. said president Museveni yesterday evening.

This statement made by president Museveni during his speech on coronavirus situation yesterday evening has not only made Boda-Bodas  riders  dance on there toes  as a sign of  relief  but  it has also  cleared there way to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Even though Boda-Bodas   have   finally been  approved  to resume  work,   strict guidelines have been put in place  to  be followed. Among the guidelines include Boda-boda operators   are required to  keep a record of passengers they transport to enable health  workers tress them in case a rider tested positive for COVID-19. The Boda-Bodas Riders  are expected to resume work on 27 of July ,counting only four days from now. Mean while over 110 arcades are to be re-opened and saloons as well.