Boda Boda Association Addresses Fake State House Bike Giveaway
Hundreds gathered at State House last week for an empowerment drive that included handing over boda bodas to youths...
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The Boda Boda Association has strongly refuted social media claims that youths attending President William Ruto’s recent empowerment forum at State House, Nairobi, did not receive motorcycles. Association President Kelvin Mmbadi labeled these allegations as misleading and politically motivated, asserting that pre-agreed beneficiaries did indeed receive their motorcycles.
- Over 6,000 youths attended the event, but fewer than 200 motorcycles were available, distributed to pre-selected individuals.
- Kelvin Mmbadi, President of the Boda Boda Association, confirmed that all riders whose names were submitted received motorcycles.
- Dennis Itumbi, Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, clarified that motorcycles were issued to group chairmen, not individuals, as part of an official process.
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