Nearly every week, a county government issues a directive curtailing the operation of boda boda operators. For an industry serving millions of Kenyans on a daily basis and brings billions of shillings to the economy, not so much love has gone its way, with riders being blamed for all manner of truancy.
And things are not looking up for this transport sub-sector. For those planning to buy new motorbikes next week after some window shopping last week, be prepared to spend more money.