Boda Boda Riders Torch Car After Fatal Crash
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In Thika’s Makongeni estate, boda boda riders set ablaze a private vehicle on Sunday morning after a fatal road accident near the local police station. The crash, involving an Audi, reportedly killed a boda boda rider and his passenger, leading to the swift response and fiery protest from fellow motorcyclists.
- Two fatalities reported in the accident.
- Boda boda riders were the primary group involved in the vehicle torching.
- This incident follows a similar occurrence on Saturday morning in Vihiga County where a PSV van was torched after allegedly running over a motorcyclist.
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Violent Incidents Involving Boda Boda Riders Lead to Deaths, Arson, and a Planned Crackdown - September 2025
A police officer shot dead two bodaboda riders in Thika Town near Makongeni police station following a confrontation after a road accident. The incident occurred on a Sunday morning after the officer was pursued by a group of riders. In a separate event in Thika’s Makongeni estate, boda boda riders set a private vehicle on fire after a fatal crash reportedly killed a rider and his passenger. In response to such issues, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced a crackdown on boda boda gangs and drug traffickers in Vihiga County. This initiative aims to address disruptions caused by motorcycle gangs and combat drug abuse linked to mental health issues in the region.
