Tension is brewing between boda boda riders and lawmakers after operators vowed to take to the streets if Parliament approves a controversial motorcycle regulation bill.
Highlights:
- Boda boda riders say the proposed bill is harsh and unnecessary.
- The Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya branded the law retrogressive.
- Operators have threatened nationwide protests if Parliament passes it.
- The association presented its objections to the Transport Committ
Kenya’s boda boda sector is gearing up for a showdown with Parliament over a new motorcycle regulation bill.
Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Transport, the Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya (BAK) dismissed the proposal as punitive, warning it could cripple their operations.
The association argued that instead of addressing safety concerns, the bill introduces restrictions that would hurt riders economically. They insist that the government should engage them in drafting practical policies rather than imposing “harsh” measures.
BAK announced that its members are ready to stage mass demonstrations should the bill sail through Parliament. The group maintains that boda boda riders, who play a critical role in Kenya’s transport system, deserve supportive policies rather than what they call “retrogressive laws.”
Do you think stricter laws will make Kenyan roads safer, or will they only hurt those hustling to earn a living?
