Mosiria calls out boda boda riders for violating CBD traffic rules
By Ascah Mwango, January 16, 2026Nairobi County Government’s Citizen Engagement and Customer Care boss, Geoffrey Mosiria, has called out boda boda riders for flouting traffic rules, warning that unsafe practices are costing lives and livelihoods across the city.
In a statement shared on his X account on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Mosiria said the county had taken a softer but firm approach by engaging and training boda boda riders instead of relying solely on arrests.
“As we move towards the restoration of order, I have today engaged and trained our bodaboda riders on the importance of following traffic laws and operating safely,” Mosiria said.
He noted that the county government’s role goes beyond enforcement, saying education and guidance are critical in achieving lasting compliance on the roads.
“Our work as the County is not only to arrest, but to guide, educate, and lead riders towards compliance. Enforcement without understanding creates fear, and fear leads to mistakes,” he stated.
Mosiria explained that many riders break traffic laws, some deliberately, while others do so in an attempt to avoid arrest. He said this often leads to dangerous behaviour such as riding on the wrong side of the road, which has resulted in frequent accidents.
“Many riders break the law, some intentionally, others while trying to avoid arrest. In the process, they ride on the wrong side of the road, causing unnecessary accidents,” Mosiria said.
He added that hospitals in Nairobi are currently admitting many boda boda riders injured in road accidents, a situation that leaves families struggling.
“If you visit our hospitals today, you will find many bodaboda riders admitted in our wards, leaving families in pain and without a source of income,” he said.
Mosiria called for a better relationship between boda boda riders and enforcement officers, urging both sides to embrace respect and dialogue.
“It is time to build a better relationship between bodaboda riders and enforcement officers, one based on respect, dialogue, and coexistence, not hostility. The County is not an enemy. The law exists to protect life,” he said.
He reminded riders and other road users that safety is a shared responsibility, stressing that following the law benefits everyone.
“Road safety is a shared responsibility. Compliance saves lives, preserves livelihoods, and keeps families together. Let’s choose order, safety, and cooperation. Together, we can make our roads safer for everyone,” Mosiria stated.