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The Event

One day. Thousands of riders. Endless impact.

A full-day festival of safety clinics, exhibitions, health services, and networking.

Date
1 August 2026
Venue
Dodoma, Tanzania
Schedule
Quarterly editions

Programme

  1. 08:00
    Gates open & rider registration

    Check-in, ID verification, welcome packs.

  2. 09:30
    Opening ceremony

    Welcome remarks, sponsor & partner recognition, keynote address.

  3. 10:30
    Safety & Compliance Forum

    Road safety education, regulatory updates, professional standards.

  4. 11:30
    Motorcycle Service Clinic

    Free or subsidised inspections — tyres, brakes, oil and engine.

  5. 12:30
    Registration & Compliance Support

    LATRA registration, licensing guidance and insurance enrolment.

  6. 13:30
    Health & Wellness Services

    Blood pressure, diabetes screening and general consultations.

  7. 14:30
    Financial & Insurance Desk

    Banking products, savings, loans and insurance enrolment.

  8. 15:30
    Business Exhibition & Networking

    Product demos, partnership conversations and media engagement.

  9. 17:00
    Closing ceremony

    Outcomes summary, appreciation and next-edition preview.

FAQ

When and where? +

First edition: 1 August 2026 in Dodoma, Tanzania. Quarterly editions follow every three months.

Who can attend? +

Bodaboda riders, rider associations, government and regulators, banks, insurers, telcos, media, beverage and betting companies, motorcycle and spare-parts dealers, oil and lubricant companies, health institutions, NGOs and the public.

Is it free for riders? +

Yes — registration, the service clinic and health screenings are free for verified bodaboda riders.

How many riders are expected? +

3,000 or more riders and stakeholders per edition, with a long-term goal of expanding nationwide.