PURE EVIL UNLEASHED! In a heart-stopping drama that has ignited fury across Kenya, hundreds of furious boda boda riders stormed the sinister lair of Jijenge Uwezo Credit Limited in Ruiru yesterday, ripping the veil off a diabolical criminal empire preying on hardworking hustlers!
“They DRUG you, you BLACK OUT, and POOF – your bike, phone, CASH – GONE!” screamed one victim, as shocking truths tumbled out like a house of cards built on LIES!
Picture this NIGHTMARE: Desperate riders from Zimmerman, Kahawa West, and Ruiru – men pouring their blood, sweat, and souls into loans for life-changing motorcycles – suddenly struck by phantom thieves posing as innocent passengers!
“They hop on, chat sweetly, then SLIP you the KNOCKOUT DRUG!” rages Samuel Oyaro, a battle-scarred survivor whose colleague fell victim just days ago. “You wake up – NAKED, BROKEN, BIKELESS!”
But the GUT-PUNCH? One rider, drugged and robbed, races to Membley Police Station. The tracker? DEACTIVATED in Mlolongo! He storms Jijenge Uwezo the next day – and FREEZES IN HORROR: HIS EXACT BIKE, gleaming under showroom lights, up for grabs like fresh meat!
“Not just mine – DOZENS!” he bellowed, sparking the CHAOTIC UPRISING that shook Ruiru to its core!
“These DEVILS pretend to be customers, STUPEFY you with DRUGS, then STEAL everything to resell under our noses!” Oyaro thundered to media cameras, as angry mobs descended like avenging angels, seizing bikes and demanding BLOOD!
CHAOS ERUPTS! Riders surged into the Kihunguro compound, clashing with staff, dragging out “stolen” machines marked KCH 001, spoilers intact! Police sirens wailed as Ruiru Sub-County Commander Maina Kibuathi rushed in, impounding EVERY SINGLE BIKE at the station.
“We’ve RAZED their operation! Owners, bring docs – JUSTICE is HERE!” he vowed, as televised pandemonium gripped the nation.
“A RUTHLESS RACKET masked as loans!” riders howl, alleging Jijenge Uwezo orchestrates thefts across Nairobi’s throbbing stages to repossess and flip bikes for blood money! Trackers tampered, alibis forged – a web of DECEPTION ensnaring thousands?
KENYA, WAKE UP! This isn’t business – it’s HIGHWAY ROBBERY with PHARMACEUTICAL POISON! Demand SHUTDOWNS! Arrests NOW! Protect our hustlers! As investigations rage, one thing’s clear: Jijenge Uwezo’s reign of terror is CRUSHED – but how many more victims lurk in the shadows?
A motorcycle taxi operator’s quest for justice takes a shocking turn when he discovers his attackers wearing police uniforms at the very station where he reported the crime
NAKURU – What began as a routine late-night fare for David Ng’ang’a, a 37-year-old boda boda rider in Nakuru, turned into a harrowing ordeal that has exposed disturbing questions about police conduct and the safety of those who serve the public.
On the evening of June 13, Ng’ang’a was operating from Nakuru town when a middle-aged man, appearing intoxicated, emerged from a nightclub around 8:15 PM.
The client requested transportation to Milimani to collect luggage, promising a return trip to town for Sh200 – a typical fare that seemed routine to the experienced rider.
“I trusted him because of his age and the elderly voice of the person on the phone,” Ng’ang’a explained during an interview.
“At night, we avoid young men as they are more likely to rob us. I had no idea that I was the luggage they were planning to collect.”
The Attack
Upon reaching the Milimani destination, what appeared to be a simple pickup transformed into a nightmare.
The client was met by accomplices who had been lying in wait near an unfinished construction site.
“The man I had ferried suddenly grabbed me and began strangling me. Another man emerged from the bushes wielding a panga, and they dragged me into nearby bushes,” Ng’ang’a recounted, his voice still bearing traces of the trauma.
The three attackers bound his hands and legs, covered his mouth, and subjected him to a brutal assault.
During the attack, one of the men callously ordered the others to kill him, but Ng’ang’a pleaded for his life.
The criminals made off with his motorcycle – his sole source of income – his mobile phone, and the modest Sh50 he had earned that evening.
Left tied up and abandoned, Ng’ang’a managed to free himself after an hour of struggle.
A Good Samaritan at a nearby homestead helped untie his remaining bonds and provided Sh200 for transport fare.
Police officers he encountered directed him to Milimani Police Base, who then referred him to Nakuru Central Police Station.
The Shocking Discovery
David Ng’ang’a, a boda boda operator from Free Area narrates his horrifying ordeal where he was attacked by three men on June 13,2025.
What awaited Ng’ang’a at the Central Police Station on June 16, when he returned to follow up on his case (recorded as OB number 70/14/6/2025), defied belief.
Standing at the reporting desk was one of his attackers – the very man who had ordered his execution just days earlier.
“I recognized his face and teeth immediately,” Ng’ang’a said. “He refused to serve me and claimed he was an officer from the Teachers Police Station before leaving in a police vehicle.”
The nightmare deepened when moments later, the original client – the man who had lured him to Milimani – appeared at the station, still wearing the same jacket from the night of the attack.
Ng’ang’a later learned that both suspects were officers stationed at the Central Police Station itself.
“I remained calm and didn’t raise an alarm. I just wanted to tell the OCS what happened, but he keeps pushing me away and won’t listen,” a frustrated Ng’ang’a explained.
A Family’s Livelihood Destroyed
The impact of this crime extends far beyond the immediate trauma. Ng’ang’a, who had acquired his motorcycle on loan in October 2022, had just completed payments totaling Sh275,000 in February.
For two years, he had operated night shifts because he couldn’t afford the fees for a daytime stage.
“Now I’ve lost everything. My family depended on that bike for food, rent, and school fees,” he said, the weight of his family’s uncertain future evident in his voice.
His wife, Wangui Ng’ang’a, described the shock of seeing her husband return home at 6 AM without his motorcycle.
“Since Friday, life has been tough because that bike was our lifeline. The same officers who should protect us are the ones who robbed us. We don’t even feel safe enough to name names. What if they come for him to silence him?”
Nakuru County Police Commander Michael Mwaura has confirmed that a robbery with violence report was filed and promised a thorough investigation.
“We have launched investigations to identify the mastermind. If any officer is found culpable, the law will take its course,” Mwaura stated during a media briefing on Thursday.
He further assured that internal disciplinary mechanisms would be activated if officers were found guilty, and that the complainant’s security would be guaranteed around the clock.
“If, during the course of investigation, it is established that any member of the service has been involved, an internal disciplinary mechanism will be taken. At the same time, he’ll face the full force of the law. And for the case of the security of the complainant, let me take this opportunity to assure him that his security will be guaranteed 24/7,” the police commander emphasized.
A Pattern of Concern
This incident occurs against a backdrop of growing concerns about police conduct in Kenya.
The case comes as investigations continue into other controversial incidents, including the death of protester Albert Ojwang, raising broader questions about accountability within law enforcement agencies.
For Ng’ang’a, who now fears for his safety after identifying his attackers, the incident represents not just a personal tragedy but a betrayal of the public trust that police officers are sworn to uphold.
“I identified two out of the three attackers. I told my colleagues what happened, and now I fear for my life. These men might come after me to protect their jobs,” he said, highlighting the precarious position he now finds himself in.
In a move to regulate the bustling boda boda sector in Kenya, the Senate Roads and Transportation Committee has introduced several amendments to the Public Transportation (Motorcycle Regulations) Bill, 2023. Sponsored by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, the Bill aims to streamline operations, enhance safety, and curb the rogue elements within this widespread transport mode.
Branded for Visibility and Regulation
Under the proposed changes, commercial motorcycles, or boda bodas, will now bear specific color bands as mandated by county governments. This branding initiative is designed to make it easier for law enforcement to distinguish between commercial and private motorcycles, thereby simplifying regulation enforcement.
Number Plates on Both Ends
Another significant amendment requires boda bodas to display registration number plates at both the front and back, akin to motor vehicles. Owners of existing motorcycles have been given a three-year grace period to comply, while all new motorcycles must adhere to this rule immediately.
Public Service Vehicle Status
The committee has also recommended that all motorcycles used for public transport be inspected and officially registered as Public Service Vehicles (PSVs). This move underscores the need for regular safety checks and adherence to operational standards akin to those of larger transport vehicles.
Safety and Training
Addressing the alarming statistics from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), where boda bodas have been linked to the highest number of road fatalities, the Bill proposes mandatory training for riders. Between October and December last year alone, nearly 800 lives were lost in boda boda-related accidents. To mitigate such incidents, the legislation requires that all riders complete an approved training course before they can legally operate.
Cooperative Membership
The Bill further stipulates that all boda boda operators must be part of a registered cooperative society. This provision is intended to foster better organization, responsibility, and collective support among operators, potentially reducing criminal activities and enhancing sector governance.
Legislative Empowerment
The committee also pushes for amendments allowing counties to develop their own specific legislation tailored to local needs, thereby promoting more effective regulation at the grassroots level.
Current Landscape
With approximately 2.5 million registered boda bodas in Kenya, of which 1.8 million are active, the proposed regulations come at a critical time. The sector not only faces safety challenges but also issues related to licensing and criminal activities, which this Bill seeks to address through stringent measures.
As the Bill progresses through the Senate, stakeholders from the boda boda community, county governments, and transport authorities will be keenly watching its implementation, hoping for a safer and more regulated future for one of Kenya’s most ubiquitous forms of transport.
