A candid interview on Mwelekeo TV has brought attention to a Nairobi boda boda rider whose story is quietly changing how many people view the sector.
Speaking to host Kevin Waswa, Phinehas Abungana, also known as Mr Bungana, shared how discipline and planning helped him turn a motorbike into a stable source of income.
His journey started at Gretsa University, where he was pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce before dropping out in 2019 due to lack of fees. Attempts at casual jobs did not work out, pushing him into the boda boda industry.
What followed is what caught the attention of many viewers on Mwelekeo TV.
Discipline builds success
Abungana says most people underestimate boda boda work, yet with the right mindset it can sustain a comfortable life.
Using apps such as Uber, Bolt and Faras, he makes between Sh25,000 and Sh27,000 weekly. That comes to nearly Sh100,000 a month, before counting any direct customers.
He keeps his expenses low. While some of his friends in office jobs pay high rent to match their income, he lives modestly and saves more. This has allowed him to take on responsibilities like paying about Sh160,000 per semester for his sister’s education at Daystar University.
He credits his progress to simple habits. He starts each day with zero balance on M-Pesa to stay motivated, works until he reaches his daily target of Sh4,500, and relies on chamas and automated savings to stay consistent.
Through this story, Mwelekeo TV presents a clear picture of what financial discipline looks like in everyday life.
Beyond the boda hustle
Away from the road, Abungana is also a pastor and entrepreneur. He leads Rehoboth Healing and Restoration Church in Kangemi, where he teaches the same discipline he applies in his own life.
Bodaboda rider Phineas during Mwelekeo TV studios. Photo/Mwelekeo TV
He has also set up Pas Enterprise and Logistics, handling deliveries and offering accounting support using skills he gained during his university days.
In the interview, he urged fellow riders to stay professional, keep their bikes clean, dress well and focus on safety instead of speed. He also warned against being drawn into politics for quick money, saying the risks are often too high.
Mwelekeo TV uses stories like his to highlight real experiences that many Kenyans relate to but rarely get to hear in detail.
Abungana’s journey is not about luck. It is about consistency, choices and discipline. By bringing out such voices, Mwelekeo TV continues to stand out as a platform that tells real, relatable and credible stories that reflect everyday life.
