A group of Kenyan motorcycle riders have embarked on a journey around several Africa countries.

Their mission is to raise funds to support education in the country.

The riders, known as the Around Africa on Motorcycle Bikers, will be joined by fellow bikers from the countries they pass through, celebrating the beauty and unity of the African biker community.

"We are doing this because of the spirit of adventure, when you get to a certain point in your life you want to the things you have always hoped. So when the opportunity to ride around Africa came it was for me a no brainer to join but more importantly is you just don't want to ride because people are riding the fact that we are doing this with a charitable angle and angle that is so powerful like education, this money raised will bless Children who do not have opportunity to go to school." said Moses Nderitu one of the riders supported by Watu.

The riders begun their journey in Mombasa on Saturday proceeding through some of the countries where WATU has a presence including Tanzania, South Africa, DRC, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.

"We are prepared for the challenges but one of the major challenge that we experienced riding from Nairobi to Mombasa was how hot it was, the heat was with us from very early in the ride that means getting dehydrated more than usual, the wind also dehydrated us and so when you are riding you have to hydrate. One of us severely dehydrated and we had to come to their rescue and we stopped, parked the bike and find somewhere to rest, one of the bikers also experienced a mechanical failure and that meant looking for a local mechanic but it was mixed. The biggest challenge is when we got to Mombasa and were received by Mombasa riders and one of them got involved in an accident, luckily we had two medics in the team so they were able to work on it and inform his family."

Speaking about the partnership, Watu head of commercial Chris Rumenda emphasized the need for promoting road safety.

"As a key stakeholder in the boda boda industry, Watu is committed to participating in initiatives that promote safety within the community. Our primary mission is to empower entrepreneurs by enabling asset ownership for the boda boda sector. To date, we have financed over 500,000 assets, significantly contributing to the total 1.8 million motorcycles in Kenya. said Rumenda.

Adding " However, with an annual average of over 9,000 motorcycle accidents across the country, it is imperative that we address this issue head-on. The assets we finance should empower our customers to support their families and drive economic growth—not become tools that lead to harm or loss of life. This year marks our 10th anniversary, and it is an excellent opportunity to reflect on our growth and the positive impact we’ve had across the various markets we serve."

Among the Safety Initiatives that Watu has initiated includes 'Tujenge Msingi Safety Events' which is conducted quarterly in partnership with the NTSA, these events educate our customers and the broader boda boda community on road safety, Safety Gear Distribution, Bodaboda stage engagements Scholarship programs among others.