Turning Struggles to Stability: Elijah’s humble beginnings translate to big winnings

My name is Elijah, and I’m a boda boda operator in Kenya. When I got into the business, I didn’t have the money to buy a new motorbike, so I took a second-hand one from a relative who wanted to dispose of it. That bike gave me endless headaches — it spent more time in the garage than on the road. Business was tough, and I was barely making ends meet. Then a friend introduced me to Mogo. I visited their branch and learned about their motorbike financing products. With their support, I was able to get a brand new, top-quality bike — and that changed everything. My boda boda business thrived. I made more money, paid off the loan, and went back to Mogo for a second bike. Now, I’ve employed a young man to ride one of the bikes while I handle the other. This has doubled my income. I no longer struggle to feed or educate my children, and my life has taken a major turn for the better. To every young person in Kenya: don’t be afraid to start small. I began with a second-hand bike that barely worked, and today I’m running a growing business with two bikes — thanks to Mogo