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Boda Boda riders storm City Hall, decry extortion and arbitrary arrests

Boda Boda Operators demonstrations on 28th February 2018,over the harassment by Nairobi County "Askaris"at Central business district(CBD). [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Boda boda operators on Wednesday stormed City Hall to protest against harassment and extortion by county askaris.

The riders blocked City Hall Way with their bikes and refused to give way, insisting that they would only leave after speaking with Governor Mike Sonko.

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