Boda boda riders must register with a cooperative society as part of new proposed laws set to streamline the sector.
In what could spell radical changes in Nairobi and other major cities and towns, the Bill, which was tabled in the Senate last week, places a Ksh20,000 fine or a jail term not exceeding six months or both for anyone who rides a motorcycle on a pavement or pedestrian walkway. Another proposed law that is set to have huge consequences is the ganging up of boda boda riders to defend, intimidate, or harass anyone.
The Bill proposes a fine not exceeding Ksh100,000 or a jail term not exceeding one year, or both, for any rider who participates in ganging up with other riders to intimidate, threaten, or harm another person.
Under the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill 2023, anyone who wishes to operate a motorcycle for commercial purposes will be required to register with the respective County Executive Committee Members and pay the prescribed fee. A boda boda rider vrooms passes past Cooperative Bank.
