President William Ruto has taken a firm stance on the soaring cost of motorcycles in Kenya, calling out inflated prices and pledging to push for tax cuts that could see the popular boda bodas become even more affordable for thousands of youth across the country.
Highlights:
- President Ruto says motorcycles are currently selling for Ksh95,000, not Ksh190,000
- He plans to lobby Parliament to scrap taxes on motorcycles
- The tax relief could lower prices by an additional Ksh10,000
- Ruto’s move aims to support youth employment and small businesses
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President William Ruto has challenged the widely circulated claims that motorcycles in Kenya cost Ksh190,000, stating the actual price stands at Ksh95,000. According to Ruto, the figures being thrown around are exaggerated and do not reflect the current market situation.
To make motorcycles even more affordable, Ruto has announced plans to head to Parliament with a proposal to eliminate the existing taxes on motorbikes. If successful, the move could reduce prices by an extra Ksh10,000, bringing them down to around Ksh85,000
This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to empower Kenyan youth, especially those in the boda boda sector, which has become a major source of income for many.
Motorcycles are a crucial asset for young entrepreneurs in the transport and delivery sectors. Lowering the cost could ease the burden on aspiring riders and expand job opportunities, aligning with Ruto’s bottom-up economic agenda.
The President emphasized that such measures are necessary to ensure boda boda operators can access affordable transportation tools without being crippled by unnecessary financial barriers.
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