Boda boda riders to have unique identifiers to distinguish them

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By Samantha Allen

Published: March 8, 2022 | 12:11 PM

The Boda boda Integrated Management System (IMS) patron Nickson Moseti says they are fast tracking the process of having all riders issued with unique identifiers to distinguish them as they operate.

The statement came even as a crackdown on the assault of a female motorist along forest road has intensified, with over 200 riders arrested and more than 100 motorcycles impounded.

Moseti said the unique identifiers will include badges and stickers, which they will be required to display at all times during operations and will help in identifying genuine riders from criminals.

“We are fast tracking the process so as to ensure that countrywide each rider has a unique identifier that will enable us to streamline and sanitize the industry,” he said.

Moseti also indicated that they are working to put riders in formal groupings so as to make regulating the “We want to sensitize boda boda riders and have them enlisted in Saccos as it is in the case of matatus,” he said.

Nairobi Acting Regional Police boss James Mugera said they will work with bodaboda leaders in restoring sanity in the sector.

Mugera stated that all bodas and riders will be required to follow all traffic rules and regulations and operate within the allowed zones.

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.