Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - Nairobi matatu and Boda Boda operators have finally given in to Major General Mohamed Badi's plan to decongest the city, after holding discussions for several months. Speaking yesterday, the operators, under the patronage of the Matatu Boda Boda Operators Federation (MBOF), agreed to the plan that will see them banned from…
The meeting which comes against the backdrop of a public outcry following an incident where a female motorist was sexually assaulted by rogue boda boda operators is set to focus on regulation and restoration of order in the sector. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
THE STANDARD
OPINION
The boda boda sub-sector has grown in leaps and bounds for over a decade now, providing employment opportunities, a source of livelihood and economic empowerment, especially for the youth.
Without doubt, the boda boda sector is a significant contributor to the economy and plays an important role in the transport sector as an alternative, or complementary, mode of transport. The contrary is also true, owing to both acts of commission and omission.
Due to lack of a regulatory framework, the industry has not only become a nuisance, but also a national security threat, attributable to the budding gangland culture and blatant disregard of the law, which has become the primary modus operandi among riders.