The unregulated boda-boda (motorcycle taxi) sector in Kenya faces increasing scrutiny due to its links to crime and violence, highlighted by recent high-profile assassinations and mob justice incidents. Attempts to streamline the industry have repeatedly failed, leading to growing calls for urgent regulation amid rising safety concerns.

• Over 4,700 fatalities on Kenyan roads in 2024, with 1,166 motorcyclist deaths attributed to road traffic accidents.
• The Mass Mobility Operators Association and Motorists Association of Kenya have condemned the violence, urging government action.
• A crackdown in March 2022 following the assault of a female motorist led to over 200 boda-boda riders arrested and 913 motorcycles seized.