Registering and zoning of motorcycle operators is one of the strategies being laid out in a bid to curb insecurity in Kisumu County.
This was agreed at as the police, county government, bodaboda operators and some learning institutions partnered in what is viewed as a way to deal with insecurity.
The county government - Mount Kenya University, Kisumu Campus partnership will also see 10 riders go for bench marking in Rwanda that will allow them learn the best practices adopted by the Rwandese motorcycle operators.
There have been many robbery incidents where the suspects flee on motorcycles, tainting the name of many who are genuine and take bodaboda as a source of livelihood and are not criminals.
The riders have also been victims of robbery where they are attacked and their motorcycles stolen in the process.
In a forum bringing together all the actors who are to implement the programme, the police took the riders on traffic rules and also ways in which they can prevent crime especially at night when on duty.
This included putting on the right gear such as helmets and reflector jackets, warning on drinking while riding and also use of mobile phones when on the move.
“Bodaboda operators should work closely with the police by reporting suspicious characters among themselves or in the community they are in,” said Peter Mwirigi, Officer Commanding Kisumu Central Station.
He however warned the riders against taking the law into their hands since they will also be infringing the rights of the suspects of a fair hearing.