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May 4, 2026
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Motorists Stranded On Busy Highway as Boda Boda Operators Clash with Police

Motorists Stranded On Busy Highway as Boda Boda Operators Clash with Police

Boda boda operators engaged police in running battles in protest of a crackdown which saw several motorbikes impounded...

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Tension erupted in Vihiga County on Sunday evening as boda boda operators clashed with police along the Busia-Kisumu highway following a crackdown on motorbikes. The protests led to a temporary paralysis of transport, with operators blocking roads and clashing with law enforcement.

  • Protests began due to a perceived unfair crackdown on motorbikes by authorities without prior consultation with boda boda leadership.
  • The confrontation involved police firing teargas to disperse crowds, and operators reportedly stoning other motorists.
  • Businesses in Luanda town shut down early amid fears of looting, and motorists were advised to seek alternative routes.

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