Boda boda riders in Nairobi will have biometric plates with unique colour codes for easy identification, Governor Ann Kananu has announced.
  • The move follows a meeting on Thursday between City Hall and boda boda associations that agreed on a raft of new regulations aimed at streamlining a sector that has been dogged by crime, indiscipline and accidents.
  • Announcing the new development, Ms Kananu said that they have agreed that boda boda operators will have their motorcycles fitted with the digital numbers with each of the 17 sub-Counties in Nairobi having a different colour code for easy identification.
  • Ms Kananu said the special plates, when scanned, will be able to reveal the name, ID number and phone number of each rider.