Police to crack down on boda bodas in Bomet

The police plan to crack down on boda boda riders found carrying more than one passenger.

Addressing nearly 1,000 riders yesterday, Bomet Deputy County Commissioner Henry Meto, Bomet OCPD Samson Rukunga and Traffic Base Commander Raphae Kioko warned the riders against flouting traffic rules.

Meto said all riders were required to have two reflectors and two helmets. He said the crackdown was geared towards ensuring safety on the road.

The OCPD said the need for safety gadgets was not an option. The boda boda riders, through their chairman Alexander Rono, appealed for more time to acquire safety gadgets.