The Boda Boda Thieves

Name: The Boda Boda Thieves
Uploaded: 2025-11-14T21:36:02.492Z
Duration: 85 min
Description: Even though he is only 15 years old, when his father is injured in a road accident Abel takes up the responsibility of manning the family 'boda boda' to provide for the family. Abel however, is always on the lookout for a shortcut and when a local hustler offers him the chance of being a snatch and grab get-away driver, he lurches headlong into a world of easy money and quick thrills.

2015 | 85min | Fiction | 16+

Synopsis

Even though he is only 15 years old, when his father is injured in a road accident Abel takes up the responsibility of manning the family 'boda boda' to provide for the family. Abel however, is always on the lookout for a shortcut and when a local hustler offers him the chance of being a snatch and grab get-away driver, he lurches headlong into a world of easy money and quick thrills.

Cast

Lwassa Ali, Emmanuel Bandi, Mutagubya Festo, Hassan 'Spike' Insingoma, Kasasa Ivan, Irene Kansiime, Hassan Kataabu, Charles Kato, Andrew Benon Kibuuka, Peace Mirungi, Martin Musisi, Robert Mutaka, Swaibu Muwonge, Saul Mwesigwa, Nalumansi Rose, Prossy Rukundo, Hamis Swalley, Richard Wandera, Michael Wawuyo

Director:

Donald Mugisha, James Tayler

Country of Origin:

Uganda, Kenya, South Africa

Language(s):

Luganda

Thematic Focus:

Community and Belonging, Culture, Family and Emotional Connection, Crime & Violence