Nakuru Governor Kinuthia Mbugua has called on the National Government through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure to come up with a code of ethics for boda boda riders in the country.
Mbugua said the code of ethics will maintain public trust and credibility of the bodaboda business which he termed as a profession.
Speaking Thursday during a road safety awareness for bodaboda operators held at Kunste Hotel, Mbugua said the code of ethics will further protect commuters against improper conduct by its members.
"The code of ethics will add value and quality to your services because all of us now know that this is a profession. Bodaboda business has grown tremendously and its contribution towards poverty reduction cannot be gainsaid," said Mbugua.
Currently, bodaboda riders operate under the NTSA Regulations 2015 for motorcycles, which came into force on January 1 and which seeks to tame bodaboda accidents and attract a fine not exceeding Sh20, 000 or a jail term of not more than six months or both for offenders.
Mbugua said the county government appreciates the significant role played by the industry inpoverty alleviation.
"We have supported over 20 bodaboda organizations establish Saccos which I believe are a sure way of marshaling resources to empower operators. Through Saccos, operators are diversifying their investments, generating more wealth leading to improved livelihoods," he said.