Boda Boda Riders To Get Electric Motorbikes - President Ruto

President William Ruto has announced that the government is developing a mechanism that will enable boda-boda riders to get electric motorbikes.

Speaking on Thursday, June 1 during the Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu County, President Ruto said that the introduction of electric motorbikes will transform the boda boda industry and make it profitable.

“Our boda boda industry is about to experience inclusive transformation through the introduction of more efficient, affordable and clean vehicles. With this intervention, owning and operating a boda boda will become affordable, secure and profitable,” said Ruto.

The Head of State noted that the boda boda riders will be able to access the electric bikes from September 2023.

“By September this year we will have a mechanism where you can get your boda boda that does not need petrol, will be run by electricity, and is financed by not a predatory system but one that respects the interests of those who purchase the boda bodas,” he stated.

President Ruto at the same time stated that the government will roll out an electric vehicle public transport system to bring down the cost of transport which has gone up as a result of increase of petroleum prices.

"We are rolling out an electric vehicle public transport system which will bring down the cost of transport significantly," Ruto added.