A proposed Bill by Senator Boni Khalwale aimed at regulating the motorcycle transport sector has continued to elicit sharp reactions from stakeholders from Kakamega County.
Governor Fernandes Barrasa has weighed in to support riders in opposing the bill saying he vowed to petition the Senate against passing it into law.
Barasa said if passed, the law will stifle the boda boda sector that offers employment to thousands of youths in the country.
Speaking on Sunday in Shirere ward of Lurambi Constituency, the Governor said there was need to speak about the safety of boda boda riders and not proposing Bills that will cause a major uproar amongst the youth. "I want to tell all boda boda operators, I will be at the forefront to lead the demonstration to oppose the proposed Bill because we must empower our youth", the governor said.
