Mogo Hands Over Motorcycle to Women Entrepreneurs in Malindi

By Mbungu Harrison

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East Africa’s leading vehicle and smartphone financier, Mogo Kenya, has handed over a motorcycle to a group of women entrepreneurs in Malindi to generate income and promote financial independence.

The initiative seeks to provide women with access to practical economic tools that enable them to participate more actively in business and mobility-driven opportunities.

The motorcycle is expected to help beneficiaries expand their livelihood activities, including transport services and small-scale logistics, enabling them to reach more customers and increase their daily earnings.

Access to reliable mobility solutions remains a key barrier for many women seeking to grow small businesses, particularly in areas where transport options are limited.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Sheila Nuni, community manager at Mogo Kenya, said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to empowering women through practical economic opportunities.

“At Mogo, we believe that empowering women with the right tools can unlock real economic potential within communities. By supporting women with assets that enable them to earn a living, we are contributing to stronger households, more resilient businesses, and inclusive economic growth,” she said.

Several women entrepreneurs who have benefited from Mogo’s financing solutions say access to productive assets such as motorcycles has played a key role in expanding their businesses and creating employment opportunities within their communities.

Farnadis Gatwiri, a social worker and businesswoman, said the opportunity to finance motorcycles has allowed her to build a growing transport business while supporting other families.

“Through Mogo financing, I have been able to acquire four motorcycles which are now operated by riders in the community. Each bike supports a family, and seeing that impact has been incredibly rewarding. It has helped me grow my business while also creating employment for others,” Gatwiri said.

Margaret Njeri, who currently operates two motorcycles financed through Mogo, said access to financing has enabled her to challenge traditional perceptions around women and business ownership.

“No business belongs to a man or a woman. What matters is the willingness to work and take opportunities when they come. Through Mogo financing, I have been able to invest in two motorcycles which now generate income and support my household,” she said.

For Mary Mutinda, a cosmetologist, the motorcycle has provided an additional source of income while also improving her mobility and ability to manage her work more efficiently.

“As a cosmetologist, mobility is very important for reaching clients and managing my work. Having access to a motorcycle through financing has made it easier to move around and grow my income,” she said.

According to data from the World Bank, women own nearly 48 percent of micro, small and medium enterprises in Kenya, one of the highest rates in Africa. Despite this, many women still face barriers in accessing productive assets and financing.

Initiatives that provide income-generating tools such as transport equipment can therefore play a significant role in strengthening women’s participation in the economy and supporting sustainable livelihoods.

Mogo Kenya is an asset financing company expanding access to affordable and flexible credit for motorcycles, cars and other income-generating transport solutions.

The company enables individuals and small businesses to own productive assets, supporting thousands of Kenyans to build sustainable livelihoods through transparent, customer-focused financing.