Roots Party presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has stated that his government will abolish the boda boda sector if elected president on August 9 general elections.
While addressing Busia residents during his campaign rally on Saturday June 25, Wajackoyah said that his marijuana legalization agenda, which he insists will provide Kenya with economic freedom, will transform the sector.
The presidential candidate, who has promised to legalize marijuana in Kenya if elected, has stated that riders will be allowed to cultivate and export bhang to supplement their incomes.
“They (boda boda riders) will be at the forefront cultivating and exporting bhang to generate millions of money for the country,” Wajackoyah said.
According to him, the crop would generate a lot of money, therefore boda boda riders will not need to hang around in their current jobs which have limited potential for growth.
He stated that boda boda riders will be incorporated into his 24-hour economy initiative, but not by ferrying passengers on motorbikes.
“We shall not need boda bodas on our roads because there will be nobody to carry since most Kenyans will be millionaires with money we will generate through bhang exportation,” he said.
He urged Kenyans to support his bid to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta for them to realize “real change”.
In addition to commercialising marijuana, Wajackoyah said his government will also introduce a 24-hour economy with Kenyans working for four days per week.
Since launching his campaigns, the controversial politician has been wooing voters across the country with his plan to legalize marijuana.
