President William Ruto has rejected a proposed ban on boda bodas in major Kenyan cities and towns, defending the sector's economic contribution and crediting them for his 2022 election victory. His stance directly counters Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs Makau Mutua's call to remove them due to perceived chaos and aesthetic damage.

• President Ruto met with national leaders of boda bodas at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 7.
• The proposal to ban boda bodas was made by Senior Advisor Makau Mutua on Thursday, July 17.
• The boda boda sector is described as a lifeline for over 2 million Kenyan families.