Boda boda operators in Ndumberi have agreed to adopt a QR code identification system following a sensitisation meeting aimed at improving security and regulating their operations in Kiambu Subcounty.
The meeting, held at Ndumberi grounds, brought together riders and operators from the area under the leadership of Sub-County Boda Boda Chairman, Peter Nganga.
It was attended by Assistant Chief Kenneth Kamau of Ndumberi, Kiambu Sub-County Assistant County Commissioner, Caleb Nyongesa, Inspector Mulwa, the Deputy OCS Ndumberi police post, and other stakeholders.
Similar meetings are planned across the sub-county, which has about 4,350 registered members.
Operators used the forum to air long-standing grievances.
They complained about restrictions on operating hours, designated sections where they are allowed to pick up passengers, and what they described as constant harassment by police and county enforcement officers.
Nganga emphasised that the introduction of proper identification was necessary to address rising cases of theft and illegal dumping of waste by unidentified operators.
“The need for these identities is to curb the increased cases of theft and dumping of wastes by unidentified operators,” Nganga asserted.
Participants agreed on a three-month grace period for operators to acquire the required items.
These include a QR code, a reflector jacket bearing unique numbers issued by the relevant office, and an identification card containing the operator’s details.
The deadline for compliance is the end of December.
Assistant County Commissioner, Caleb Nyongesa, urged the riders to work together as a community to reduce incidents linked to the sector.
He also encouraged them to join SACCOs to strengthen their economic position.
Nyongesa stressed the importance of knowing every operator and the areas in which they work, particularly those who operate at night, so that security incidents can be better managed.
“We urge the operators to work as a community to reduce cases associated with boda boda and get into SACCO to advance their economic growth. Identify everyone and where they operate, including those operating at night, so as to manage security incidents,” Nyongesa told the gathering.
The Security team has been tasked with assisting in the enforcement of the QR code system to enhance identification and overall security management in the sub-county. Officials expressed hope that the measures would bring greater accountability and reduce criminal activities involving unidentified riders.
