Financial services company Mogo has donated three motorcycles and office equipment to the National Police Service in Uasin Gishu County to enhance police mobility, strengthen crime prevention and improve security operations.
The donation, which targets police stations in Central, Naiberi and Baharini, is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme aimed at supporting law enforcement agencies and strengthening collaboration between the police and communities in tackling crime.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Mogo Deputy Country Manager Branton Mutea said the initiative was driven by the company’s commitment to giving back to the community while supporting efforts to curb criminal activities, particularly motorcycle theft.
Mutea noted that motorcycle theft had become a growing concern in the North Rift region, with stolen motorcycles sometimes being ferried across the border into neighbouring Uganda, making it difficult for owners and security agencies to recover them.
He said the company had therefore partnered with the police to improve response mechanisms and ensure that cases reported by its clients, particularly boda boda operators, were addressed promptly.
“We are doing all this in collaboration with the police to make sure we curb criminal activities across the country and within the county. We may not stop crime completely, but through this partnership, we can help prevent it and ensure those involved are arrested and taken to court,” he said.
The three motorcycles were distributed to Central Police Station, Naiberi Police Station and Baharini Police Station, with each station receiving one unit to enhance officers’ mobility and enable them to respond more effectively to security incidents.
In addition to the motorcycles, Mogo donated nine office tables, 13 plastic chairs and eight staff chairs to various police offices, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), community policing offices and the County Commander’s office.
Mutea said the office equipment was intended to improve working conditions for police officers while providing a more comfortable environment for members of the public visiting police stations to report incidents or record statements.
He observed that boda boda operators were among the company’s key clients and were often forced to seek police assistance whenever their motorcycles were stolen.
The Deputy Country Manager further announced that Mogo had introduced a 24-hour emergency response service to assist clients whose motorcycles are stolen.
He urged affected customers to report such incidents through the company’s emergency hotline, 0719 089 999, saying the company would immediately liaise with the police to facilitate swift action and improve the chances of recovering stolen motorcycles.
He said the initiative was part of a nationwide CSR programme targeting all 47 counties, adding that the company had already undertaken similar activities in Kisumu and Kisii counties, with Uasin Gishu being the latest beneficiary before proceeding to Trans Nzoia.
The programme is expected to be rolled out across the remaining counties by March next year.
Meanwhile, Uasin Gishu County Boda Boda Association Chairman Nahashon Kemei welcomed the donation, saying improved police mobility would go a long way in addressing motorcycle theft and other security challenges affecting riders.
Kemei called for closer collaboration between boda boda operators and security agencies, urging the police to strengthen investigations into reported cases and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.
He said motorcycle theft had continued to affect the livelihoods of riders, many of whom depend on their motorcycles as their primary source of income.
On his part, Uasin Community Police Commander Wilberforce Sicharani commended Mogo for supporting the police, describing mobility as a critical component of effective policing.
He said the motorcycles would enable officers to access different parts of the town more easily and respond to security incidents without the mobility challenges.
Community policing representatives emphasised that community policing initiatives were designed to bridge the gap between security agencies and residents, noting that improved police response would strengthen public confidence and encourage more people to report criminal activities.
They called on other corporate organisations and well-wishers to emulate Mogo by supporting security agencies with resources that would enhance service delivery.
The initiative underscores the growing importance of partnerships between the private sector, law enforcement agencies and local communities in addressing security challenges and protecting livelihoods.
By Ekuwam Sylvester
