“We ask the governor Mutua to reconsider this directive as this is the only source of income that will feed our families, this will help us a lot,” said Musee.
He said the government should instead supply masks to the riders in a move that will mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Musee said that most of them had taken loans to purchase the bikes hence they will be affected.
“Most of these riders have loans that are still being serviced, this ban will really affect those who are yet to pay,” he added.
The riders say that the boda bodas have complied with the guidelines by the government as they have sanitizers that passengers before and after boarding.
He said his family depended on him as the breadwinner and urged Mutua to reconsider his orders.
"If you look at us, this is the only way of income. We have no other way to get money to pay bills, rent and food. We even have loans to pay," said Musee.
Governor Mutua argued that bodaboda riders and passengers are always close to one another hence the directive.
“We cannot pretend we are keeping the required social distance and still riding on Boda Bodas where the separation between the rider and passenger is zero to 1 mm,” he added.
Mutuam also imposed a 7 pm curfew that will see all residents stay at home beyond that time.
This he said is in line with the national government directive to minimize crowding in social places.
