By NDUNG'U GACHANEMore by this AuthorTransport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has formed a task force to formulate policies to regulate boda boda transport. The CS said the task force has 60 days to report to Interior and Transport ministries on the policy that will control the boda boda sector, which has an estimated 700,000 motorbikes. TRAFFIC LAWSSpeaking at Gaichanjiru Boys High School in Kandara Friday when he inspected the ongoing KCSE examination, the CS said boda boda operators frequently flout traffic regulations, therefore, there is need to establish guidelines to control the industry. "Boda bodas are everywhere but in most cases, you find that they don't even observe the basic traffic rules," he said. Mr Macharia noted the government is keen to diversify the transport system, with major investments made in railway to boost commuter transport.

Source: Daily Nation November 17, 2018 04:16 UTC