This archive report was first published on 19 July 2021.
On July 16, 2021, Mwiza Spohy, a woman who lost her job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, shared a heartwarming story of kindness on social media.
According to Spohy, her boda boda rider had noticed she wasn't working and realized she was facing tough financial times. In a surprising act of generosity, the rider bought her essential household items, including rice, spaghetti, soap, and sugar.
Spohy was deeply touched by the rider's kindness and urged netizens to be nice to everyone, as you never know when you'll need them. Her post sparked a wave of responses from social media users in Uganda, who shared their own experiences of boda boda riders coming to their rescue.
One user shared a story of a boda guy who drove her home for free after she forgot her wallet, while another recounted how a boda guy took her home and waited until she entered the gate when she was lost in town.
By Tuko, published on July 19, 2021.
