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    The role of bodaboda associations in the socio-economic development of the riders; a case of kinondoni district in Dar es Salaam
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2020) Alexander, Chrisanta
    This study aimed at findings out the contribution of bodaboda associations in the improvement of the socio-economic development of the riders in Dar es Salaam region. Specifically, the study examined the nature and set up of bodaboda associations in strengthening the socio-economic development of the riders as well as exploring challenges limiting the potential of bodaboda associations on the economic riders. The study employed a case study research design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. Purposive and systematic sampling techniques were used to obtain a total of 90 respondents for qualitative while purposive sampling was also used to obtain 12 respondents for qualitative survey of this study. The results indicated that, the nature and set up of most bodaboda associations was not officially recognized in terms of registration and structural management. The study also found that, the benefits that members of their lives of associations’’ members. Moreover, it was revealed that among much other challenge limiting the potential of bodaboda associations on the economic development of the riders. It was recommended that, education should be provided to bodaboda riders’ in order to create awareness on how bodavoda groups/ associations can transform their socio-economic status. On the other hand, the government should review policies and laws to eliminate bureaucratic tendencies to enable acquiring of the registration to bodaboda associations.