{"id":251232,"date":"2025-03-18T06:16:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T06:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/2025\/03\/18\/sonko-takes-helm-as-bodaboda-patron-as-senate-bill-sparks-outrage\/"},"modified":"2025-03-18T06:16:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T06:16:27","slug":"sonko-takes-helm-as-bodaboda-patron-as-senate-bill-sparks-outrage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/2025\/03\/18\/sonko-takes-helm-as-bodaboda-patron-as-senate-bill-sparks-outrage\/","title":{"rendered":"Sonko Takes Helm as Bodaboda Patron as Senate Bill Sparks Outrage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"266\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-330207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sonko.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1027\" height=\"588\"  \/>Former Nairobi Governor\u00a0Mike Sonko\u00a0has been appointed as the patron of Kenya\u2019s\u00a0bodaboda and tuk-tuk operators, representing more than\u00a02.5 million riders\u00a0nationwide.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"506\">The decision was made during a\u00a0meeting at Sonko\u2019s Mua Farm in Machakos on Sunday, where industry leaders voiced their confidence in his leadership, believing he can address their challenges and strengthen their engagement with the government.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"558\">Riders Push Back Against New Regulation Bill<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"947\">A key issue raised during the meeting was the\u00a0Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill 2023, sponsored by\u00a0Senate Majority Whip Boni Khalwale. The Bill, which the Senate approved last month and is now awaiting\u00a0National Assembly approval, seeks to\u00a0regulate bodaboda operations\u00a0by introducing\u00a0mandatory registration, training, and stricter licensing requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1150\">If passed into law, the Bill will require\u00a0all commercial motorcycle operators\u00a0to register with the newly established\u00a0County Motorcycle Transport and Safety Board\u00a0in their respective counties.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1350\">Additionally, riders must\u00a0complete an approved training course\u00a0covering\u00a0safe riding techniques, customer service, emergency response, and motorcycle maintenance\u00a0before receiving a license.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1520\">The Bill also\u00a0enforces safety measures, requiring each rider to carry\u00a0two Kenya Bureau of Standards-approved helmets and reflective jackets\u00a0in good condition.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1558\">Harsh Penalties for Violations<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1773\">To curb reckless riding, the Bill\u00a0introduces tough penalties\u00a0for non-compliance. Riders caught\u00a0using pavements or riding against traffic flow\u00a0could face a\u00a0Ksh20,000 fine or a six-month jail sentence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1881\">Operators who\u00a0gang up to intimidate others\u00a0may face a\u00a0Ksh100,000 fine or a one-year prison term.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"2000\">The Bill also\u00a0criminalizes carrying passengers with criminal intent, increasing accountability in the industry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"2000\"><strong>Read More \u2013 New Boda Boda Regulation Bill to Require GPS Trackers, Passenger Helmets, and Rider Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2050\">Sonko Promises to Address Riders\u2019 Concerns<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2244\">Bodaboda representatives\u00a0strongly opposed\u00a0several provisions in the proposed law, arguing that the new regulations would\u00a0increase their financial burden and disrupt their businesses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2392\">Sonko, stepping into his new role, assured riders that he would\u00a0engage Boni Khalwale and other key stakeholders\u00a0to address their grievances.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-330208\" alt=\"\" width=\"801\" height=\"599\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sonko1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-330208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sonko1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"801\" height=\"599\"  \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2590\"><em>\u201cWe shall engage government agencies, county governments, insurance firms, and financial institutions to resolve issues like spare part shortages and delayed insurance claims,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said Sonko.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2590\">The former Governor also sounded a warning to Boda boda gangs who have been terrorizing residets, <em>\u201cto the cartels and criminals who have infiltrated the boda boda industry and engaged in criminal activities, be aware that we shall come for you. We won\u2019t allow a few criminal to tarnish the name of this good industry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2633\">Industry Leaders Demand Recognition<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2788\">Nehemiah Kiwa, Chairman of the Bodaboda &amp; Tuk-Tuk Transport Union, called on the government to\u00a0acknowledge the sector\u2019s economic contributions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2914\"><em>\u201cWe were a key voting bloc in the last election but have been sidelined. Our voices must be heard,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Kiwa emphasized.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"3103\">Charles Gichira, Chairman of the Bodaboda Association, urged the government to stop\u00a0profiling riders as criminals\u00a0and instead focus on\u00a0reforms to professionalize the sector.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3172\"><em>\u201cWe need reforms to professionalize the sector,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he stated.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3316\">Leaders also\u00a0criticized the lack of government funding for rider training, despite the sector playing a crucial role in Kenya\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3505\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">To streamline operations and advocate for riders\u2019 rights, a\u00a0six-member steering committee\u00a0led by\u00a0Nehemiah Kiwa\u00a0will oversee the\u00a0association\u2019s affairs under Sonko\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Nairobi Governor\u00a0Mike Sonko\u00a0has been appointed as the patron of Kenya\u2019s\u00a0bodaboda and tuk-tuk operators, representing more than\u00a02.5 million riders\u00a0nationwide. 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