A sub-chief has called for the registration of all motorcyclists operating in Machakos town to address the increasing attacks against M-Pesa shop owners.
Joshua Kimeu, the assistant chief of Machakos Mjini, said knowing who owns which bike will help address the rise in crime.
“The county government should register all the motorcycles operating within our town so that an act like what has happened today can be tracked down easily,” said Kimeu, referring to the arrest of a middle-aged man who was nabbed by the public while stealing from a female M-Pesa attendant.
The administrator, who was speaking outside Peter Mulei’s supermarket on Sunday evening, also referred to two different robberies that had just happened after which the suspected robbers escaped with the help of boda boda.
He said motorists operating in the county had a hand in the crime wave.
“The transport sector in Machakos County should ensure all motorists operating have licenses and are recognised motorists by the county government. This will guarantee that if a number plate is linked to wrongdoing it can be followed and a case filed against the registered person,” added Kimeu.
This comes as most M-Pesa operators in Machakos town closed their doors on Monday fearing that they would be the next robbery victims.