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Khalwale withdraws Bill seeking to regulate boda boda industry after public outcry
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2025

According to Wetang’ula, the Speaker of the Senate formally requested the withdrawal of the Bill in a letter dated March 7, 2025, citing feedback from...

NTSA slashes boda boda license fees from Sh15,000 to Sh3,000 in safety push
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 20, 2025

The NTSA has also announced plans to introduce a mandatory speed limit of 80km/h for boda bodas, alongside other changes aimed at improving safety and...

Uganda’s boda boda bikes are deadly polluters: Study models how going electric could save lives
The Conversation  |  Apr 09, 2025

Air pollution is the second leading cause of death worldwide, causing over 1 million premature deaths each year in Africa. Over 30,000 of these deaths...

Why Nairobi MCAs are proposing licensing of mkokoteni, trolleys
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

A motion tabled by Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai seeks to regulate non-motorised transport within the city to improve road safety and ease congestio...

Garissa boda boda operators call for action against fraudulent insurance firms
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 05, 2025

He explained how some insurance companies were reluctant to provide policy documents to clients, reducing their chances of claiming compensation later...

Boda boda operators threaten Nationwide protests over Senate Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, the sponsor of the Bill, said the aim is to create a legal framework for operating motorcycles and three-wheelers, com...

Nairobi bodaboda riders embrace technology to streamline operations, reduce accidents
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 07, 2025

Data from the National Police Service reveal that between May 2022 to October 2023, 9,996 people were directly affected by motorcycle crashes.

Senate proposes new regulations to streamline Kenya's boda boda sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

To assist law enforcement in distinguishing commercial motorcycles from private ones, boda bodas will be branded with specific colour bands designated...

How Sakaja plans to tackle traffic congestion in City with new enforcement unit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Traffic jams in Nairobi are now estimated to cost the Kenyan economy Sh100 billion every year, which would translate to about Sh11 million per hour.

Security operation in Eastleigh after spate of killings makes residents jittery
Soreti Kadir  |  Nov 23, 2024

Some argue that the ongoing raids seem to target communities that already face huge vulnerabilities in the country, mainly refugees and asylum seekers...

Boda boda rider charged with violently robbing DCI officer in Mihang'o
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 29, 2024

Irungu was walking home at around 4 am when he was attacked and robbed of his gun by two men on a motorcycle who were armed with knives while walking...

Boda boda riders to undergo mandatory training after Machakos assault incident
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2024

The decision was revealed by BAK National Executive Chairman Kevin Bwire Mubadi, following a disturbing incident involving a bodaboda rider in Machako...

Boda boda fare disparity: Why rides in upcountry cost half as much as Nairobi
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 14, 2024

Market analyst and investor Mihr Thakar argues that the disparity is largely on the back of supply and demand prospects.

Digital boda boda riders call for new legislation to regulate sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 14, 2024

They are asking for fair pricing, equitable commissions, and fair contract terms.

Boda boda chairman highlights advantages of new savings trust for informal sector workers
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 10, 2024

The scheme will also be strengthened by the government through incentives to ensure sustainable and inclusive sector-specific saving schemes to achiev...

New initiative to ease licensing costs for boda boda riders, reduce road fatalities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 23, 2024

The campaign intends to encourage more boda boda operators to obtain licenses, hence reducing traffic fatalities.

Bodaboda officials meet security team after recent spate of violence in Isiolo
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 18, 2024

Four people were injured in Thursday's confrontations between two groups of about 40 bodaboda riders which were triggered by a fight between two opera...

Nairobi County moves to tame 'Kanjos', streamline bodaboda industry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2024

To get rid of impostors, City Hall has instructed all the inspectorate offices under the bodaboda compliance and enforcement team to put on the approp...

Government tightens boda boda regulations amid surge in road fatalities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2024

In 2024 alone, 356 boda boda riders lost their lives in road accidents, with an equal number of crashes reported from January 1 to April 20, according...

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