Kaluma: Under Ruto, State House is open to all Kenyans
By Nancy Marende, August 7, 2025Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has praised President William Ruto for transforming State House into a space that is open and accessible to all Kenyans.
In a statement on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Kaluma noted that under previous administrations, State House was largely reserved for the President, his Cabinet, and close allies.
He said the current administration had changed that perception by welcoming ordinary citizens, grassroots leaders, and stakeholders from across the country.
“Under President William Ruto, the State House is a real ‘State House’ with its doors wide open to all Kenyans, unlike before when the State House was only for the President, his Cabinet and cronies. Congratulations, Mr President,” he stated.
He spoke after President Ruto hosted hundreds of boda boda officials from across all sub-counties at State House, Nairobi, a meeting that Kaluma said symbolised the administration’s people-first approach.
During the meeting, President Ruto affirmed his government’s support for the boda boda sector, describing operators as “legitimate entrepreneurs whose businesses must be supported.”
The Head of State announced a sweeping amnesty for boda boda owners whose motorcycles have been detained at police stations but are not linked to criminal activities.
“Met Boda Boda officials from all sub-counties, State House, Nairobi. Gave amnesty to owners of motorcycles which have been detained at police stations and are not linked to criminal cases,” he stated.
He directed the Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the Inspector-General of Police, to facilitate the release of the motorbikes within one week.
“We will work with all stakeholders to enact a law that embraces self-regulation that will help spur the sector’s growth,” he added.
Motorcycle Regulation Bill
This comes a few months after the Senate proposed a new law that seeks to regulate how the motorcycle transport sector is conducted in the country.
The Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill 2023, sponsored by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, proposes the introduction of a number of regulations touching on registration, operation, and management of the sector at the county level.
It also proposes the establishment of a County Motorcycle Transport and Safety Board, to which motorcyclists adhere to the provisions of the Bill.
A County Executive Committee member in charge of transport shall be responsible for the regulation, management, and coordination of all matters relating to the bodaboda transport sector at the county level.
Article 33(2) of Bill 2023 obliges riders to cooperate with officers of the board in ensuring they comply with the new law.
“The owner or rider of a motorcycle shall cooperate with an authorised officer conducting an inspection under this section and shall provide all necessary documents and information. An authorised officer may require the owner or rider of a motorcycle to produce proof of registration, insurance, and any other documents required by this Act,” reads Article 33(3,4) of the Bill.