In Kyanja, there is a group of bodaboda riders, and they are about 30. They are organized. They share the stages, from Kyanja Prime station to around Kumbuzi junction.
These boda bodas are part of our lives, so I take time to chat with those who deliver items to my home. We send them food, drinks, etc. They pretty know the homes of most people.
You just need to describe the person, and they will take you to their homes. Yes, it is a security risk, so to speak; that’s why befriending them is key.
We use 2-4 guys. When you tip them, they open it. You know, the money magic! This rider tells me that every day, they greet each other, share jokes, and help one another find passengers and clients to send them errands and deliveries. It is a brotherhood.
One morning, one rider, Joseph, didn’t show up. Another boda boda guy was telling me that a message came through: “Joseph, a friend of many, passed on last night. Pressure.”
The whole group went silent, then messages started flooding: “Eh, that’s sad.” “So young.” “Chali wange, agenze. Nga Kitalo.” “Mwana Jose, not possible. We talked last night.”
“Who has the burial program? Please share. Who’s collecting for burial?” A few tried to raise money. Others ignored the messages.
By the end of the day, they’d only raised 130,000. It wasn’t enough. Joseph’s body stayed in the mortuary for two more days. His family struggled.
The next week, the group admin posted again: “Bachali, we need a fund. 10k per month per rider. It goes into one group account. When someone dies, God forbid, we release 1 million immediately. Simple.”
At first, riders hesitated, complained. But the next time tragedy hit, the money was there in 10 minutes. No begging. No shame. Just quiet dignity.
A bereavement fund is a shared pool of money contributed regularly by members of a group, such as a club, workplace, community, or association, to support any member who experiences the loss of an immediate family member, or to assist the family if the member themselves passes away.
We know that some companies provide a lump sum payment to their staff when they lose a loved one. Sometimes it is enough; other times, it falls short, often depending on the seniority of the affected staff member.
A bereavement fund not only provides assured financial support but also facilitates a more structured support system. This includes psychosocial support, counselling, and other forms of assistance during times of need.
No more papers being passed around when a loved one dies. Only members who opt into the bereavement fund deserve support, and that support is provided by fellow members. It’s the true definition of munno mu kabi, a friend in need. You’ve seen it, without a structured system, people in the same platform or group may contribute UGX 1 million to one person, while only UGX 300,000 is given to another.
Such unfairness can lead to demotivation, worry, and isolation, the painful feeling of being less loved. Yet the weight of death is the same for everyone when they lose a loved one.
This is not theory. This is life. We send panicked messages. We forward Airtel or MTN numbers. We watch people suffer. With a Bereavement Fund, we respond with speed, structure, and solidarity.
HOIDERA is not a club. It is a family. A movement. The only people you know taking the journey to Bunyoro are easy, and they won’t just disappear instantly!
Let’s stop reacting and start preparing. UGX 300k a year isn’t charity, it’s security. Peace of mind for you, for us, and your loved ones.
Don’t wait to be the next “eh, that’s sad.” Be the reason someone is laid to rest with honour.
Join the HOIDERA Bereavement Fund now.
The Twezimbe platform now makes it easy to track all your funds. Contact Tumusiime Gorret on 0778242589 or Mr. Mugisa Mustapha on how to interact with the app. Do not miss out, join today.
Remember to use the link sent to you by the Hoidera Admin to register on the platform. Update your KYC to access the fund.
I remain, Mr. Strategy.
