Abstract:
Poverty is defined using different criterion or parameters, in different regions in the world. In Africa, poverty is regarded as a situation where a person cannot meet the cost of basic needs in the household, such as foods, clothes, proper shelter, cost of health and education. The situation is common in third world countries in Africa, Asia and South America. However, poverty exists in developed countries, it cannot be serious or compared to developing countries. The problem is governments have struggled to radicate or alleviate poverty through policy planning but the problem persists, till recently when boda boda business emerged for sustainability of youth’s self-employment in Kenya. The objective is to study how Boda boda business has emerged to be business for the poor and eradication of poverty in transport sector and sustainable development in Kenya. The research employed survey method through descriptive research design. Data was collected by use of questionnaires from 500 Boda boda riders through purpose random sampling. The finding indicate that poverty eradication can be approached into three levels as: poverty eradication in level one by Boda boda as emerging business for the poor. The article concludes by stating that people sell their land to purchase Boda boda(Motorcycle) for use in transport industry and eradicate poverty. It is recommended county governments to assist the Boda boda riders to access loans from the banks and use to purchase more Boda-boda and lead to sustainable development and eradication of poverty.
