More than 100 bodaboda operators have been arrested in the weekend in a police operation targeting those breaking the law in the city.
This follows last week’s warning by traffic police they will launch the operation jointly with county officials targeting the operators who are breaking the law.
Police say at least 16 bodaboda riders have died in Nairobi alone due to accidents on various roads since January this year.
Nairobi Traffic Commandant Joshua Omukata added three-pedal cyclists and eight pillion passengers have also died in the period as a result of accidents.
He said the accidents were caused by recklessness of the riders and announced an operation to target those breaking traffic rules.
The commandant said the operation within the city is aimed at streamlining the boda-boda sector known to be notorious.
Omukata added that people who also agree to board boda-boda that has more than two passengers are to blame and if they are found, then they will also be arrested in the operation.
