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Article Title:
Skill Requirements for Management of Human Powered Transport Operations in Kenya: A Perspective of Bodaboda in Kakamega Municipality
by Otuya W. I; Achoka J. S.K; Musebe R. O; Achar G. O

Abstract:
The study investigated entrepreneurial skills requirements in management of Human powered transport means operated by cyclists in Kakamega, Kenya. This follows an upsurge of road crushes involving the cyclists. A descriptive survey design was preferred. The study addressed the following questions: In what areas were the cyclists trained, what were the involvement rates of cyclists in accidents and accusations for various traffic offences. Researchers utilized endogenous growth and knowledge based theories to highlight the importance of training in productivity. Respondents included cyclists, passengers, traffic police and municipal council officers. Data obtained was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of computer packages. A hypothesis to show the relationship between training and general road performance was carried out using Chi-square cross tabulations. Findings revealed that few cyclists were trained in relevant skills. The study further revealed that there was a dialectic relationship between training and road performance because trained cyclists posted a reduced accident rate than their non-trained counterparts. Consequently the study recommends regular training programmes for cyclists in relevant road use skills. The study further recommends that law enforcers must stamp their authority as a way of training cyclists in observing road use regulations in order to reduce road carnage involving cyclists.

Keywords: skills, management, human powered transport, operations, boda boda

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