Govt Directs Nationwide Crackdown on Boda Boda Riders
The crackdown will be led by senior security officers across the country...
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced a nationwide crackdown on rogue boda boda riders, aiming to dismantle criminal groups operating within the sector. Speaking on Friday, September 12, in Kisii County, Murkomen directed police to arrest criminals using boda bodas and ensure full compliance with licensing laws.
- The directive follows incidents where boda boda riders allegedly burnt vehicles, including a 14-seater matatu in Luanda, Vihiga County, and a Super Metro minibus near Juja Estate in Kiambu County.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen instructed police to collaborate with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
- The crackdown aims to bring order to the boda boda sector without fear or favor, despite some boda boda leaders providing intelligence on criminal gangs.
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