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July 31, 2023

I cried each time my ‘keke’ broke down; but for the sake of my innocent children – Female tricycle riders narrate ordeal

I cried each time my ‘keke’ broke down; but for the sake of my innocent children – Female tricycle riders narrate ordeal


By Precious Chukwudi

In this interview, female tricycle (Keke) riders recounted their experiences on the job to Vanguard.


The need to ride tricycle for the sake of their children is a common theme. They said they do not want to end up begging for food.


The women keke riders narrated the challenges they face in a male-dominated work place. The experiences often makes them emotional.