Episode 3: Amaka Gange Bagamenya – They Demolished My Home

Episode 3: Amaka Gange Bagamenya – They Demolished My Home

After his home was demolished, he turned to riding a bodaboda to keep a roof over his family while he rebuilds his life. In this episode of Boda Tales, a rider speaks about loss, responsibility, customer dishonesty, safety concerns, and the hope of one day creating employment beyond the bike. This conversation is primarily in Luganda, with occasional English. Recorded on location in Kampala. Environmental sounds are part of the lived experience.

Episode 2 | Nze Ssettanira Mikutu gi Mugattabantu (I Don’t Like Social Media)

In this episode, a bodaboda rider reflects on privacy, family, and choosing a slower life in a hyper-connected world. Recorded on the back of a bodaboda in Kampala. Language: Luganda with occasional English.

Episode 1 | I was abandoned | Sirina bondi na'bazadde bange

An honest, raw conversation recorded from the back of a boda boda in Kampala. A rider reflects on his past, the choices that led him there, and the life he lives today with his family. In this episode, a rider speaks about abandonment, family distance, and how those early experiences shaped the man he is today. Language: Luganda (with occasional English) Recorded on location in Kampala, Uganda. Have a story to share? Reach us at bodatalespodcast@gmail.com

Episode 0: I Used to Be a Thief | Nali Mubbi

An honest, raw conversation recorded from the back of a boda boda in Kampala. A rider reflects on his past, the choices that led him there, and the life he lives today. Language: Luganda (with occasional English) Recorded on location in Kampala, Uganda.