Spiro Kenya, an electric motorbike company, is facing a major backlash from boda boda riders who accuse it of exploitation and "digital slavery" due to remote bike disabling and battery repossessions. The controversy escalated after a rider's viral posts highlighted issues with Spiro's asset management policy.

• The controversy began with viral posts by rider @IAMRAPCHA, highlighting remote bike disabling and batteries marked "stolen" after five days of inactivity.
• Riders pay approximately KES 95,000 for the bike but do not own the non-purchasable battery, which can only be swapped at Spiro stations.
• Spiro Kenya acknowledged rider frustration and stated they are reviewing how exceptional cases, such as illness, are handled, but their response has been "poorly received."