Bodaboda riders urge calm ahead of DP Kindiki visit in Embu

Addressing the press, Embu Bodaboda Association vice secretary Benjamin Mukundi revealed that intelligence gathered by the riders’ union indicates that some individuals within Embu have been paid to disrupt the DP's meeting. He termed the plans shameful and counterproductive.

“If you have received KSh 200 or 500 to cause chaos, kindly stay at home,” Mukundi declared. “We’ve not been paid a single cent to guard this meeting, but we are determined to ensure Kindiki speaks without interruptions so that lasting solutions to Embu’s insecurity are found.”

Mukundi urged residents to rise above political divisions and accord the Deputy President the respect befitting any national leader, regardless of political affiliations. He emphasized that heckling not only undermines national leadership but also delays the urgent interventions Embu desperately needs.

His sentiments were echoed by Joseph Thuku, a bodaboda leader who expressed optimism that Kindiki’s visit would yield concrete action on insecurity.

“We are confident that the DP will issue strong directives that will restore safety in our town. Let’s avoid being misused by political agents out to sabotage development,” Thuku cautioned.

Wario Kahunya, the vice secretary of the Kirimari chapter of the Bodaboda Association, affirmed that the riders were ready to take responsibility for maintaining order during Kindiki’s visit. He noted that the bodaboda sector has suffered the brunt of the crime wave in Embu.

“We have lost motorcycles, been attacked on the roads, and watched our fellow riders suffer. We have a stake in this meeting, and we will protect it,” he said.

The Deputy President’s visit follows a recent break-in at a local business premises where a gang made away with goods worth millions. The incident, just two days old, has sparked a public outcry and renewed pressure on security agencies.

Residents and business owners have decried the rising crime, urging the national government to act swiftly. Kindiki’s tour is expected to address these fears and outline a clear path to restoring safety and order in Embu County.