Kenya: National Assembly Rejects Khalwale's Bodaboda Regulation Bill

Kenya: National Assembly Rejects Khalwale's Bodaboda Regulation Bill

Nairobi -- The National Assembly has formally rejected the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill, which had proposed new taxes on bodaboda permits and licenses, effectively halting its progress through Parliament.

Khalwale explains withdrawal of motorcycle bill

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has withdrawn the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill 2023, citing sector concerns that require progressive handling.  The legislation aimed to regulate commercial boda boda motorcycles at the county level. Khalwale withdrew the bill after considering issues raised during public participation.  “The stakeholders in the boda boda sector raised pertinent issues such […]