The matatu set ablaze by riders along Juja Road /HANDOUTThe Matatu Owners Association and the Boda Boda Association have clashed over an impending strike set to disrupt operations on Monday. While MOA insists the strike will proceed, the Boda Boda Association is calling for dialogue. MOA president Albert Karakacha told the Star on Sunday that the strike is necessary to compel the government to act against increasing cases of boda boda impunity. Boda Boda Safety Association national chairman Kevin Mubadi said a strike is unnecessary. The boda boda sector employs over one million people, operates about 1.8 million active motorcycles, and contributes nearly Sh700 billion annually—about 3.4 per cent of Kenya’s GDP.

Source: The Star February 02, 2026 10:46 UTC