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The downside of the Sh1 billion per day boda boda industry in Kenya

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Nominated Senator Essy Okenyuri rides on a Boda boda at Kenyenya, Bomachoge Borabu in Kisii County. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Even with the advent of online taxis operating in Nairobi's Central Business District, there are times you will find yourself hopping onto a motorbike to make it on time to that business meeting.

And the truth is that ride is usually exhilarating, bringing out the child in you as the rider swerves, hits brakes, and accelerates almost at the same time. It may be the adrenaline from the anxiety that you might be late or also from the child in you reliving your first ride on a two-wheeler with a 150 cc engine welded on it.

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