Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned that criminal gangs are increasingly infiltrating bodaboda sector, fueling insecurity in Kenya. He announced a nationwide audit and vetting of operators to combat this trend.

• Murkomen noted a disturbing pattern in Nairobi, Nyanza, and Western Kenya where criminals use bodaboda as cover for arson and violent attacks.
• The Ministry of Interior, National Police Service (NPS), and county governments will conduct an audit and vetting of all bodaboda operators.
• The government plans to reintroduce structured training and registration programs for all riders and will soon unveil a comprehensive policy framework to streamline the industry.