The Traffic Police Department has announced a new registration system for boda bodas operating in Nairobi. The initiative aims to promote self-regulation within the industry and improve road safety.
Assistant Inspector General Fredrick Ochieng, Commandant of Traffic, outlined the plans in a video released by the Kenya Police Service. He stated that the goal is to make the boda boda sector self-regulating, with law enforcers providing support only when needed.
Under the system, all riders will undergo fresh registration and be attached to a designated stage. The registration will be uniform across counties, enabling easy identification of a rider’s area of operation. For example, a rider from Nairobi found in Kwale can be quickly traced.
Stage chairpersons will oversee compliance, including verification that riders and passengers have helmets and reflective jackets. A pilot programme conducted in Starehe Constituency has paved the way for citywide rollout.