The government has put a stop to the ongoing nationwide crackdown on boda boda operators.
In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said it was stopping President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive from coming into force with immediate effect.
The Police Service noted that the decision would allow for greater consultation between the government and riders, adding that the consultation would outline procedures for action.
“Public transport motor cycle aka Boda Boda action by traffic law compliance has been stopped. This is to give space to the government to reorganize the sector through a multi-sectoral committee working on the modalities of implementation,” the police said.
However, restrictions on the operation of boda boda in Nairobi’s Central Business District will remain in place.
“The ban on the operation of boda boda within the Nairobi CBD is strictly enforced. All boda boda operators and riders are advised to comply with all the requirements,” said law enforcement officials.
This comes just days after the Interior Ministry, led by Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi, outlined measures to guide the handling of boda boda in the country.
In one of the reforms, Matiangi announced a waiver on registration fees for boda boda operators in the country.
“President Uhuru Kenyatta has waived all that fee, you will register for free. NTSA will not ask for Ksh5,000, the free registration the president has said,” Matiangi said.
“This will help them obtain licenses so that the government can identify each rider with their area of operation,” he added.
