Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has directed a team from the city inspectorate department to identify suitable pick-up and drop-off points for the boda boda riders within seven days to restore order within the city centre.
“Once we establish the locations and anyone goes against it, I don’t want to see any call from anyone trying to convince me otherwise,” Sakaja said.
The Governor was speaking when he presided over the release of over 200 motorcycles that were impounded by the County over various offenses.
“I urge the inspectorate to find a way of identifying the genuine owners of the bikes in case someone shows up without a logbook and identity card as required,” Governor Sakaja said.
The committee will comprise of the County Secretary, County Chief Officer in charge of the Inspectorate,Nairobi County Boda boda Chairman and the Nairobi Chairperson of digital taxes.
Initially, the county had suggested bodaboda riders use Kirinyaga Road, University Way, Uhuru Highway, Haile Selassie Avenue and Racecourse Road so as to avoid the central business district.
At the same time, the Governor called on the bodaboda riders to follow the county laws adding that lawlessness will not be allowed.
“This amnesty is a goodwill. Let us all abide by the county laws. Lawlessness and indiscipline will not be allowed in the city. All road users should be given dignity. I call upon all of you to help us make Nairobi orderly by following the county laws,” he said.
