Matatu owners: Deal with the rampant boda boda attacks or else

Matatu Owners Association chairman Albert Karakacha raise concerns on bodaboda riders asorn on vehicle on January 28, 2026. (Collins Oduor, Standard)

The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has threatened to withdraw services nationwide starting Monday, February 2, citing what it describes as growing lawlessness by rogue boda boda riders.

MOA chairperson Albert Karakacha warned that continued attacks on public service vehicles threaten public safety, livelihoods, and the stability of the transport sector.