Boda boda tumble from lifeline to lawless threat

Police officers at the scene where boda boda riders torched a vehicle after an accident at Makongeni, Thika, on September 7, 2025. [Gitau Wanyoike, Standard]

Over the past two decades, the boda boda sector has flourished into an indispensable lifeline for millions, hailed as anessential, affordable and reliable means of mobility in both urban and rural areas across the country.