Boda boda operators in Gachie, Kiambu County, have complained over poor state of roads in the ward which they say is costing them a lot.
The operators said that most roads connecting the area are full of potholes that have resulted to their bikes breaking from time to time.
Through their chairman Crispinus Kirima, the operators urged area Member of County Assembly (MCA) to come to their rescue.
“Poor roads are killing our boda boda business which is the only thing we do to earn a descent living,” said the operators’ chairman.
Mr Kirima added that the situation has been worsened by heavy rains which have been pounding the area.
He said that as a result of poor roads, their bikes get stuck in mud inconveniencing their activities.
“Most of the time our bikes get stuck in the mud and fail to move because of poor roads, the government should do something to solve the problem,” said Amos Kamau, a boda operator.
The operators said that their business swill flourish if the government listens to their pleas and repair roads.
At the same time, the operators urged the Kiambu government to streamline security claiming that several cases of muggings have been reported at Gachie trading centre.
Responding to their claims, area MCA Eric Mariga promised to oversee repair of roads.
He said the Kiambu government has rolled out plans to have all roads in the ward repaired.
“It is good to see residents voice their concerns on what they feel should be done,” said the MCA.